Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant
Duties: Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings). Manages and assists complex document production (including Bates Stamping). Drafts simple pleadings and correspondence. Prepares court filings (make copies for filing, service copies, prepare attorney service order slip). Files documents with various courts (traditional and e-filings). Prepares documents for mandatory e-filing for State and Federal courts (create pdf file; convert pdf file to a searchable document; bookmark all exhibits). Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities utilizing tables function in Word and create them with accuracy. E-filing in Federal courts and Court of Appeals. Prepares/finalizes discovery (propounded and/or responses). Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently. Communicates with court staff regarding various issues. Handles outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys (calendar any related deadlines, court appearances, meetings, mediations, etc.). Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling meetings, depositions, and conference calls, send calendar invites and reminders, and reserve conference rooms. Track deadlines and status of cases/matters, and update attorneys on court deadlines. Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines. Schedules local and out-of-town depositions; schedules conference rooms (in the office and remotely), coordinates court reporter/videographer. Coordinates Mediation dates. Scans and uploads documents to NetDocs. Assists with trial preparation: create trial notebooks; coordinates trial copy jobs with copy service; coordinates delivery and picks up of trial notebooks, etc. from court. Creates Masters for new files (Case Information Sheet, Caption, Proof of Service, Letter to Carrier and Client, and Letter to Plaintiff’s Counsel). Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others. Assists with Overflow Keep up with court/judge’s rules and filing procedures.

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