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Serves as paralegal to trial attorney in preparing cases for trial. The paralegal will aid in all trial preparation needs for the plaintiff, personal injury cases. This position requires the ability to work under minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure, principles of spelling and grammar, and has the ability to meet deadlines under time constraints.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring statute of limitation dates for filing lawsuits and government claim deadlines
• Preparations of summons and complaints, statement of damages, applications for publication, guardian ad litem applications, etc.
• Putting out lawsuits for service on defendants
• Preparing all trial documents including trial binders
• Coordinating trial testimony with the attorney
• Drafting and handling correspondence and e-mails
• Calendar management, organizing files and meeting with clients

Competencies & abilities in:

• Ability to handle heavy workload
• Ability to keep deadlines as assigned
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and providers
• Strong grammar and spelling skills
• Comfortable working under deadlines and fast-paced work environments

Required Education and Experience:

• 5-7 years as a legal assistant in a Personal Injury Law Firm
• Computer skills: Proficient in G-Suite, MS Office, and Adobe