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Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Legal Secretary to join our dedicated Medical Malpractice team. In this role, you will provide invaluable administrative support to attorneys handling complex medical malpractice cases. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including preparing legal documents, managing files, and communicating with clients, witnesses, and experts. This is a fast-paced and demanding environment, but it also offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Document Preparation:

• Transcribe dictated correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and witness statements with accuracy and speed.

• Prepare and format legal documents using established templates and ensuring adherence to court rules and legal citations.

• Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.

• File Management:

• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files efficiently, ensuring all documents are easily accessible and retrievable.

• Update and track case deadlines and court appearances.

• Manage exhibits and medical records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to chain-of-custody procedures.

• Client and Witness Communication:

• Answer phone calls and emails from clients, witnesses, and other parties in a professional and courteous manner.

• Schedule appointments and meetings.

• Collect and verify client information and witness contact details.

• Respond to client inquiries within a timely manner and escalate complex issues to attorneys.

• Additional Duties:

• Conduct basic legal research as assigned by attorneys.

• Assist with travel arrangements for attorneys and witnesses as needed.

• Maintain office supplies and equipment.

  Requirements - Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

• Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

• 2+ years of relevant experience

• Solid understanding of medical malpractice

• Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

• Conducting routine discovery

• Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

Become part of this dynamic, growing firm and take the next step in your legal career. We're looking for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If you think that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

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