Legal Assistant

This is a short term contract employment opportunity.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and exposure
• Handle state filings, excluding federal
• Manage calendars for attorneys
• Process dictation and handle limited phone exposure
• Handle personal injury and medical malpractice cases
• Assist in trial preparations, including creating visual aids, models, and mock-ups
• Manage client relations and maintain effective communication
• Use case management software effectively
• Utilize Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) among other tools
• Perform claim administration and billing functions. • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Proficiency in using Aderant and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS)
• Proficient in using Case Management Software
• Experience with CompuLaw would be advantageous
• Ability to handle Billing Functions and Calendar Management
• Experience in Claim Administration
• Excellent Client Relations and Communication skills
• Familiarity with Calendar - Docket and Calendaring
• Proficient in Dictation and Dictation - Dictaphone
• Experience in Trial Preparation and Trial Prep - Vis Aids - Models - Mockups
• Knowledge in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law
• Experience in Personal Injury Litigation and Personal Injury Plaintiffs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good team player with the ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field preferred
• Must have legal right to work in the country of employment