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Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting

Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568

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Legal Assistant We are seeking a Legal Assistant for a reputable personal injury law firm in El Paso.

Compensation Base pay range: $18.00/hr - $22.00/hr. Pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, subpoenas, and motions.

Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and other pleadings.

Answer discovery, interrogatory and request for production.

Prepare exhibit list, witness list, expert list and expert designation.

Assure file is ready for trial.

Assist attorneys on all matters needed to provide excellent service to the client.

Manage document management systems and ensure accurate filing and organization of case files.

Conduct legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis to support attorneys in case preparation.

Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars.

Draft demands.

Draft medical chronologies.

Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in clerical duties and administrative tasks within a legal setting.

Strong phone etiquette and communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.

Familiarity with document management systems to efficiently handle case files.

Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology in personal injury.

Experience with medical records and medical terminology.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury or similar role required, at least a minimum of 3 years.

Familiarity with legal software applications is a plus.

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.

Positive attitude and a team player.

Ability to work overtime as needed.

Benefits and Other Information Position could become full time with the firm. Expected hours: 40-50 per week. Ongoing overtime as needed.

How to Apply Interested candidates please send resume in Word format. Please reference job code 136006 when responding to this ad. Direct message the job poster from Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting.

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