Associate Legal Assistant

2 years’ experience as a legal secretary, paralegal or legal assistant handling personal injury litigation matters
Based on jurisdiction, may need to obtain and maintain a notary license
Experience preparing, under supervision, routine pleadings, motions, petitions, prehearing and arbitration statements, admissions, notices, jury demands, routine discovery, expert disclosures, and correspondence of a non-dictated nature, within the case management system, for attorney review and signature
Handled the management and monitoring of court filings and suits via mail, in-person, or e-filing
Has previously handled paper and electronic mail
Knowledge and experience maintaining attorney and office calendars by scheduling, rescheduling, confirming, and/or canceling appointments, including depositions and/or EUOs, trials, conferences and hearings
Has reviewed invoices to ensure compliance with the Company’s Expense Policy and handles in accordance with established procedures
Experience assisting in the discovery process, including gathering and compiling medical records and discovery documents, preparing draft discovery responses at the direction of the attorney, coordinating their completion and signature by client for filing and scheduling IME’s
Has communicated with clients, claims personnel, adversaries and tribunals as needed, referring complex inquiries to the appropriate Attorney for handling.

Develop a working knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and Staff Counsel procedures applicable by jurisdiction
Draft/revise routine legal documents
Handle multiple administrative and legal tasks to support attorneys
Participate in preparation of pleadings, routine motions, notices, jury demands, routine discovery
Review invoices and prepare/send checks
Training and onboarding support for Staff Counsel Support Staff
Maintaining relationships with attorneys, outside departments, courts, clients, and third parties.