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Title : Paralegal/legal Assistant

Location : New Mexico - Taos
Refer to Job # WRBP729322

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Duties: Focused on catastrophic personal injury and medical negligence litigation. Handle legal and administrative tasks. Greet visitors and manage incoming calls. Draft and edit correspondence. Compose and submit records requests. E-file pleadings with court. Proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to filing. Create notebooks for trial/hearing/deposition prep. Investigate and research facts and medical literature surrounding cases. Transcribe dictation. Assist attorney with creating PowerPoint for convention presentations. Maintain Excel databases. Write agendas for meetings. Organize and maintain office-wide systems for files and records, including electronic files. Organize records and discovery. Sort incoming mail. Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements as needed. Maintain office calendar and keep track of deadlines. Communicate with office vendors. Work with IT to sort out any computer/server issues. Gather and review timesheets in preparation for payroll processing. Organize bills to be paid. Put together invoices for building tenants. Handle new hire paperwork and set up desk space, computers, and emails for new employees. Maintain confidential client information and data. May work occasional evenings. Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Outstanding organization and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and work well with others. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Resourceful and creative problem solver. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Knowledge of telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Preferred Qualifications: Some experience in the legal field. Some experience with QuickBooks. Some experience with Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator. Some experience with medical records.

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