Associate Paralegal

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Legal Secretary/Associate Paralegal
The candidate compiles and/or drafts legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other routine legal documents. Prepares initial pleadings and filings. Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence. Coordinates requests between multiple parties involved in litigation. Subpoenas records. Conducts preliminary legal research as necessary. Assists attorney in trial as needed Captures time and records billable time in accordance with policies and procedures. Reviews incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly to draft and handle correspondence and email. Acts as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances and/or depositions along with documentation retrieval. Schedule/coordinates depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retains court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Maintains attorney calendar as well as maintains diary and tickler dates appropriately. Reviews calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed. Inputs and maintains information into case management system and ensure data integrity. Assists with projects as requested. May include all or the majority but not limited to these components. Perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Paralegal or litigation/claim experience preferred. Insurance related experience preferred. Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology required. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and PDF Software required. Advanced interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors required. Advanced grammar and writing skills required. Basic knowledge of general law office procedures and local court/jurisdiction rules and procedures required. Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications such as Microsoft Office required. Ability to learn proprietary software systems required. Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly required. Basic research and analytical skills required. Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program required. High School Diploma or its equivalent required. 1 years’ experience as a paralegal or related work experience; or Bachelor’s degree; or a Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program required.

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