Burnett Specialists
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Laura Mora
Legal Assistant
2024-08-29
2024-10-12
Employment Type:
Temp
Job Function: Legal
Job ID:: 132522
Pay Range: $18-22 / hour
Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant for a reputable personal injury law firm here in El Paso.
Duties:
SKILLS:
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience.
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week.
Position could become full time with the firm.
Benefits: As a Burnett Specialists staffing employee, you can benefit from Weekly Pay, Direct Pay Deposit, Global Card Paycard, Medical Indemnity Plans, Credit Union Memberships. Plus, the ability to earn Service Bonuses, Holiday Pay, Referral Bonuses.
Duties:
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, subpoenas, and motions
- Draft Pleadings, discovery request, motions and other pleading.
- Answer discovery, interrogatory and request for production.
- Prepare exhibit list, witness list, expert list and expert designation.
- Assure file is ready for trial.
- Assist attorneys on all matters needed to provide excellent service to the client.
- Manage document management systems and ensure accurate filing and organization of case files.
- Conduct legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis to support attorneys in case preparation.
- Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars.
- Draft Demands.
- Draft Medical chronologies
SKILLS:
- Proficiency in clerical duties and administrative tasks within a legal setting.
- Strong phone etiquette and communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Familiarity with document management systems to efficiently handle case files.
- Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology in personal injury.
- Experience with medical record and medical terminology.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Law or related field preferred.
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury or similar role is required at least a minimum of 3 years.
- Familiarity with legal software applications is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
- Positive attitude and a team player.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience.
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week.
Position could become full time with the firm.
Benefits: As a Burnett Specialists staffing employee, you can benefit from Weekly Pay, Direct Pay Deposit, Global Card Paycard, Medical Indemnity Plans, Credit Union Memberships. Plus, the ability to earn Service Bonuses, Holiday Pay, Referral Bonuses.
Meet The Recruiter
Laura Mora
Sr. Staffing Manager & Recruitment Specialist
What I love the most about my job is making a difference in job seekers' lives for the better every day!
I bring over 12 years of experience in Professional Recruiting & Staffing and I'd love to be a part of your career journey today.
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