We are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a Downtown Jackson firm. In this role, you will work alongside attorneys from initiation of a case to the discovery period through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.
Duties:
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, notices, and subpoenas
- Conduct various document searches and factual research
- Assist in preparations for hearings, motions, and trials
- Collect/organize documents and coordinate document productions
- Analyze data using various databases
- Organize and prepare exhibits, files, and other supporting documents for trial
- Summarize depositions and discovery responses
- Calendar and manage deadlines for litigation team
- Electronically file (ECH) in state and federal courts/communicate with court personnel
- Competent with E-Discovery programs
Qualifications:
- Associate degree preferred
- 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PDF, Worldox, Westlaw
- Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures
- Superior communication skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong initiative and good judgement
Compensation:
- $50-70K DOE
- Strong benefits
- Paid parking provided