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Title : Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Location : Massachusetts - Boston
Refer to Job # UPAV769247


Paralegal/ Legal Assistant The candidate will perform duties: Enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings. 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 attorneys, 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 a team case review. Enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibit`s; 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. Should have Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability and Client Confidentiality. Must be 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs. Coursework and experience in Political Science, Human Rights, Public Policy, Religious Affairs, Government Affairs, Foreign Policy or a related field. Must be familiar with legal research techniques and Microsoft Office. Bachelor's (Required), Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese & Portuguese (Preferred).
 
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