Legal Assistant / Pre-Litigation Mgr
compensation: 32k - 50k
employment type: full-time
job title: Legal Asst / Pre-Lit Manager
Full Job Description
Plaintiff’s successful long-standing personal injury law firm in Pinellas County. We are looking for an independent self-motivated Legal assistant/Pre Lit Mgr to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. This would include intake of case, ordering medical records, follow up on medical records, create demand letters, some answering of phones, tracking SOLs. We have a team approach and you will be assisted and supervised by an experienced personal injury attorney.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to lawyer. Work pre-lit cases to conclusion.
Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Administratively support and attend trials
Summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony.
Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research.
Locate and develop case relevant information.
Answer and direct phone calls.
Maintain contact lists.
Monitor deadlines and handle calendars.
Skills:
Solid working experience as legal assistant, legal secretary, or pre-lit manager
Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
Computer literacy
Proficiency in English. Spanish a bonus.
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,909.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Retirement plan
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Schedule: Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Can work REMOTE after initial office familiarity.