Job Description
Norton Hammersley is a full-service AV Rated downtown Sarasota law firm and provides top-quality legal services. We are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal with experience in litigation. Norton Hammersley offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes health insurance, 401K, and parking. Norton Hammersley offers a positive work environment and values its employees.
Responsibilities Include:
· Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
· Monitor deadlines and maintain calendar for cases and attorneys;
· Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents;
· Transcribe, type and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
· All aspects of litigation case management including the discovery process, tracking and communicating case-related dates/deadlines and information, and trial preparation.
· Preparation of initial discovery (i.e. interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions, etc.)
· Preparation of all materials needed for depositions, mediations and trials (including deposition summaries.
· Ensure proper indexing and filing of legal documents;
· Database maintenance; locate and develop case relevant information;
· Answer phone calls.
Qualified Applicants Will Have :
· 3+ years of working experience as Legal Assistant experience in a law firm setting is required.
· Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
· Working Knowledge and experience of E-filing in both State and Federal Court systems;
· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and good judgment.
· Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work;
· Excellent communication skills;
· Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
· Must be a team player and able to collaborate with others.
Competitive Salary and Benefits which include: