Bilingual Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (included, but are not limited to): Communicate and correspond with client(s) about case status and preparation (i.e.

telephonically, in-person, etc.); Prepare documents for filing with the appropriate court; Prepare legal documents for service on appropriate counsel and parties; Prepare and respond to written discovery; Assist in gathering documents and evidence from the client throughout the discovery phase and course of litigation; Review, index, organize, and summarize documents produced by other parties and medical healthcare providers; Draft legal documents such as deposition notices for attorney review/approval and service on opposing counsel and parties; Schedule interpreters for depositions; Assist in coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations; Assist in tracking and monitoring pending attorney tasks; Review deposition transcripts with the client; Assist in trial preparation, including but not limited to preparing trial documents, exhibits and binders; Communicate with medical and legal experts throughout litigation to assist in maintaining and coordinating expert deposition documents and availability; Perform legal research and writing; Draft and edit memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, charts and tables using appropriate and effective software applications; Schedule appointments, set up conference calls, arrange meetings; Qualifications: Possess a working knowledge of all phases of litigation; Minimum 8-10 years of experience working in a law firm; Minimum 8-10 years of litigation experience; The right candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish preferred

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