Legal Assistant / Paralegal

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigate the facts of a case, and conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles;Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court;Help lawyers during trials by organizing evidence, handling exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed, taking courtroom notes, or reviewing trial transcripts;File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel;Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring and updating calendar, meeting deadlines, documenting actions, confirming case status with attorneys;Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, scheduling depositions, generating status reports, and keeps clients informed by maintaining contact, communicating case progress;Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, preparing pleadings, monitoring and obtaining discovery responses, organizing materials for team case review;Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions;Coordinate the logistics of attending the trial, transporting exhibits and documents to the courtroom;Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.

REQUIREMENTS

Has working knowledge of legal terms and procedures.Strong teamwork skills, comfortable in a highly collaborative team culture, and a hierarchical team structure, with regular pivots and changesStrong self-care skills and resilience practices when engaging with challenging and triggering content.Strong strategic, creative, and innovative thinkingOutstanding written and oral communication skillsHigh professionalism, self-motivation, efficiency, and results-oriented delivery on short timelinesLaw Student or a Juris Doctor degree holder