Job Description
Legal Assistant
We are seeking a Legal Assistant for a reputable personal injury law firm here in El Paso.
Duties:
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, subpoenas, and motions
- Draft Pleadings, discovery request, motions and other pleading.
- Answer discovery, interrogatory and request for production.
- Prepare exhibit list, witness list, expert list and expert designation.
- Assure file is ready for trial.
- Assist attorneys on all matters needed to provide excellent service to the client.
- Manage document management systems and ensure accurate filing and organization of case files.
- Conduct legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars.
- Draft Demands.
- Draft Medical chronologies
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in clerical duties and administrative tasks within a legal setting.
- Strong phone etiquette and communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Familiarity with document management systems to efficiently handle case files.
- Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology in personal injury.
- Experience with medical record and medical terminology.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury or similar role is required at least a minimum of 3 years.
- Familiarity with legal software applications is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
- Positive attitude and a team player.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience.
Expected hours: 40 ? 50 per week.
Position could become full time with the firm.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 136006 when responding to this ad.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time,