Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Columbus, OH| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location : Ohio - Columbus
Refer to Job # JCMP716529


Legal Assistant/Paralegal Candidate will: Prepare, revise and proofread legal documents and correspondence; Maintain electronic files in case management system; Draft routine notices and entries; Docket deadlines and events; Prepare exhibits and hearing binders; Transcribing of digital dictation; Schedule appointments, travel arrangements, conferences and client meetings; Prepare expense and disbursement forms for reimbursement or payment; Maintain assignment calendars; Prepare timesheets and review client bills; Maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system; Exercise independent judgment when prioritizing work assignments; Perform other miscellaneous administrative and support duties as assigned; Draft discovery requests and organize discovery responses for attorneys approval; Prepare drafts of certain l documents for attorneys review/final approval; emphasis on civil litigation pleadings and discovery; Forward records to clients and experts; Schedule depositions and meetings with expert witnesses; Review and summarize cases including all records\coordinate trial prep including exhibits and records; Drafting documents, including correspondence, answers to interrogatories, pleadings, motions, certain business forms and probate court documents, for attorneys review/approval; Ordering and compiling medical records and bills and preparing economic and non-economic loss compendium; Performing case-related research, as requested by supported attorneys; Preparing for deposition and attendance at trials, as requested by supported attorneys; Running reports, tracking statutes, and maintaining and updating client lists and due dates; Communicating with clients; Training of other Administrative Assistants and Paralegals, as needs arise; Back-up/support to other Administrative Assistants and Paralegals, as needs arise. Qualifications: Paralegal certification or degree required. 2-5 years of recent meaningful law firm experience in litigation is a must. Insurance defense experience is ideal. Knowledge of Trialworks and Juris preferred. Excellent communication, writing/proofreading skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Diligence and commitment required.
 
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