Description:
- Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
- Help develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports
- Keep clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress
- Maintain case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers
- Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review
- Enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
- Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Skills and Qualifications:
- Reporting skills
- Research skills
- Legal administration skills
- Litigation
- Client relationships,
- Organization
- Planning
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Dependability
- Client confidentiality