Primary duties/responsibilities include:
- Oversee and manage approximately up to 60 litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned pod leader and Firm support staff;
- Communicate and correspond with client(s) about case status and preparation (i.e. telephonically, in-person, etc.);
- Receive/screen incoming calls, take accurate messages and enter into voicemail per attorney preferences;
- Prepare documents for filing with the appropriate court or other government office, by hand delivery or e-filing, in compliance with rules set out by that agency;
- Create and maintain litigation files for each matter;
- Prepare legal documents for service on appropriate counsel and parties;
- Propound and respond to written discovery;
- Draft meet and confer correspondence regarding deposition subpoenas;
- Assist in gathering documents and evidence from the client throughout the discovery phase and course of litigation;
- Review, index, organize, and summarize documents produced by other parties and medical healthcare providers;
- Manage attorney’s calendar and calendar all related litigation dates (i.e. hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.);
- Ensure that all court appearances are covered either by the assigned attorney, court call or a covering attorney service;
- Draft legal documents such as deposition notices for attorney review/approval and service on opposing counsel and parties;
- Schedule interpreters for depositions, IMEs, court hearings;
- Assist in coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations;
- Assist in tracking and monitoring pending attorney tasks;
- Review deposition transcripts with the client;
- Assist in trial preparation, including but not limited to preparing trial documents, exhibits and binders;
- Communicate with medical and legal experts throughout litigation to assist in maintaining and coordinating expert deposition documents and availability;
- Perform legal research and writing;
- Draft and edit memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, charts and tables using appropriate and effective software applications;
- Schedule appointments, set up conference calls, arrange meetings, schedule conference rooms and make travel arrangements using Firm applications and appropriate resources;
- Maintain electronic files in accordance with the Firm’s policies/procedures; and
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management and/or Pod Leaders.
Competencies/Skills:
- Spanish Speaking;
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and tact;
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals;
- Possess strong organizational/clerical skills;
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team;
- Ability to pay very close attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-friednly, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Parking, Free lunch, etc.
Pay:
- $20-40/ hour- based on experience.
How to Apply:
Submit resume (only) to leticia.miranda@dominguezfirm.com.