Position Summary: Investigates facts and prepares documents to assist attorney by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions, orders, answers, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents for review, approval, and use by attorney.
Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
Calculates statutorily or court-imposed deadline and ensures that all deadlines are met.
Maintains calendar with applicable case dates.
Acts as liaison between disputing parties and Court staff.
Prepares requests or subpoenas and/or necessary documents depending upon the type of case.
Organizes and analyzes document information, may include preparation of database.
Prepares drafts of discovery and document production in response to discovery requests or prepares data for attorney’s use in preparing discovery responses.
Coordinates scheduling of depositions and prepares drafts of notices of same.
Summarizes depositions and/or medical records.
Prepares witness binders.
Prepares background searches on individuals for various reasons.
Assists with trial preparation, including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders.
Maintains client contact in a professional demeanor.
Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, minimum 55 wpm.
Three year minimum experience in civil litigation and/or business related matters.
Excellent communication and writing skills required.
Bachelor’s Degree or higher is preferred, but not required.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Competitive benefit package including 401k and health insurance.