Legal Assistant
2 weeks ago
At Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and the communities we serve. We are on the lookout for skilled legal professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment alongside some of the nation's top Attorneys. Our firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, performance bonuses, profit sharing, and generous paid time off.
Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of this role is to prepare responses to discovery requests for attorney review and approval. This involves gathering and organizing relevant documents and information from clients and third parties while maintaining a thorough understanding of the case file. Additional responsibilities include providing general support to attorneys.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine case files and perform necessary tasks to draft responses to various discovery requests, including Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admission.
- Engage with attorneys to gain insights into the case, including liability and damages, to inform the drafting of discovery responses.
- Communicate with clients to gather essential information and documents needed for discovery responses and to support claims related to liability and damages.
- Finalize discovery responses and send them to clients for verification.
- Collaborate with legal assistants to ensure timely production of expert files prior to depositions.
- Request and obtain records such as medical documents, bills, and police reports.
- Summarize medical expenses as needed.
- Under attorney supervision, notify lien holders and manage lien information.
- Organize documents received from clients, including medical bills, wage records, and other pertinent materials.
- Attend defense medical examinations as required.
- Coordinate with legal assistants regarding upcoming deadlines and ensure attorneys are informed about the status of responses.
- Upon case settlement, work with legal assistants to contact experts and vendors for prompt invoicing.
- Ensure that any last-minute expenses are approved and communicated to Accounting for inclusion in the settlement statement.
Qualifications:
- Preferred: College degree or paralegal certification.
- 3-5+ years of litigation experience; experience in plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of Code of Civil Procedure rules and requirements.
- Familiarity with court filing protocols, including e-filing in state and federal courts.
- Proficient in software applications, particularly the MS Office Suite, and adept at calendaring.
- Excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the capacity to manage multiple high-volume tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Able to work effectively with diverse personalities across various organizational levels.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and client relations skills.
Benefits:
We provide a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts, along with a competitive salary and discretionary bonuses and profit-sharing contributions.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000, depending on experience.
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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