Legal Assistant Job Description

Legal Assistant Job DescriptionLegal Assistant Job DescriptionLegal Assistant Job DescriptionThis legal assistant sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Legal Assistant Job ResponsibilitiesEnhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options tracking cases supporting attorneys trial proceedings.Legal Assistant Job DutiesKeeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files monitoring calendars meeting deadlines documenting actions inputting information into file database and case management software confirming case status with attorney.Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case scheduling depositions preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas drafting complaints preparing and filing discovery requests preparing responses to opposing counsel generating status reports.Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact communicating case progress.Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences preparing pleadings monitoring and obtaining discovery responses organizing materials for team case review.Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence preparing exhibits scheduling witnesses ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed taking courtroom notes.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications.Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Legal Assistant Skills and QualificationsReporting Skills, Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client ConfidentialityFind out more about recruiting trends inthelegal industry. Employers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Legal Assistant Jobs and apply on now. Learn more abouthow to hireWriting a Job Description Reign in Job RequirementsEvaluate a Job Candidates Social SkillsInterviewing Gaffes and Recruiting Disasters