Legal Assistant – Plaintiff Litigation
Professional Alternatives
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Job ID#: 38157
Plaintiff Trial firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our plaintiff personal injury team. This role works closely with Attorneys, a Senior Legal Assistant, and other team members to ensure efficient operations and high-quality client service in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage busy calendars and coordinate meetings, travel, and events
- E-file documents in state and federal courts and maintain accurate docketing of deadlines
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
- Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
- Assist with trial preparation, including preparing hearing notebooks
- Process expense reports and handle administrative tasks as needed
- Screen and manage telephone communications professionally
- Collaborate with other Legal Assistants and team members to meet firm and client needs
- Organize and prioritize workload to support team efficiency and deadlines
- Adhere to firm policies, including confidentiality, attendance, and professional standards
Qualifications:
- Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation with knowledge of court procedures, deadlines, and requirements in state and federal courts
- Proficiency in e-filing, docketing, and trial preparation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to anticipate needs, make sound decisions, and work independently
- Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
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*Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to personally respond to all applicants. However, if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be contacted regarding next steps.