Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant
The candidate will under attorney direction, draft and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as assigned. Monitors, files, and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to cases. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation. Assists attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to, digital dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and maintaining files. Performs other duties as assigned. Should have 5 years of prior legal experience. Experience or background in insurance defense and general liability preferred. Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work instrumentally; strong computer skills including, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge and application of legal research systems, and tools; solid analytical and drafting skills. High School Diploma required.

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