Job Posting: Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The ideal candidate should have a solid litigation background (preferably litigation, insurance defense, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, employment law & personal injury) and be able to handle assignments from various attorneys, be a self-starter who can work on their own, and be detail oriented. The candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters.
Responsibilities:
• Support litigation counsel in all stages of litigation
• Manage the discovery process, including the collection, retention, and production of documents, and assist counsel in drafting discovery responses
• Draft basic legal documents, including settlement agreements, document retention notices, and response letters.
• Assist with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits
• Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Minimum 2 years civil litigation experience in:
• Organizing large caseloads, discovery and trial preparation.
• Commercial and business litigation, intellectual property experience is a plus.
• Office management.
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint.
• Great time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to act independently and with minimal supervision.
Compensation: $50K- $80K annually DOE
If interested, apply confidential or apply directly to: Melissa Peavey. [email protected] Questions? Let’s connect! (828) 575-1104
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