Biogensys
Senior Legal Specialist
Location: Trenton, NJ.
Job Description Supports legal staff by managing discovery, research, evidence, and trial exhibits; drafting documents; coordinating witnesses; maintaining case files; and assisting at proceedings using various legal systems and tools.
Handles discovery requests and coordinates related document production
Conducts legal research to support case preparation
Manages evidence and prepares trial exhibits as directed
Drafts legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents
Prepares correspondence related to legal matters, cases, and judicial proceedings
Locates and coordinates with expert witnesses for specific case needs
Interviews witnesses and other relevant parties under the direction of legal staff to gather case information
Summarizes transcripts and other documents for legal staff review
Drafts jury instructions when assigned
Identifies and interviews fact witnesses for case-specific details
Attends court and agency proceedings to assist legal staff as directed
Serves as liaison with government agencies on behalf of the legal staff
Organizes, maintains, and manages case files, including developing and implementing retrieval systems
Acts as custodian of case files when required
Organizes and maintains research materials to ensure accessibility, retrieving information upon request
Assists in training and guiding clerical support staff in legal-related functions
Learns and uses various electronic, manual, and computerized information systems utilized by the agency, office, or related units
Skills Required
Ability to support legal staff in all phases of case preparation
Proficiency in handling discovery and coordinating document production
Strong legal research skills
Skill in managing evidence and preparing trial exhibits
Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence
Ability to coordinate with expert and fact witnesses
Skill in summarizing transcripts and legal documents
Ability to assist at court and agency proceedings
Proficiency in organizing and maintaining case files and research materials
Ability to serve as custodian of records
Strong liaison and communication skills with government agencies
Ability to guide and mentor clerical staff in legal-related functions
Proficiency in using electronic, manual, and computerized legal systems
Work Hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lunch hours (unpaid): One (1) hour, anytime between 11 am and 2 pm
Additional Information
Dress Code: Monday through Thursday; jeans permitted on Friday only.
Parking: Available
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
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Job Description Supports legal staff by managing discovery, research, evidence, and trial exhibits; drafting documents; coordinating witnesses; maintaining case files; and assisting at proceedings using various legal systems and tools.
Handles discovery requests and coordinates related document production
Conducts legal research to support case preparation
Manages evidence and prepares trial exhibits as directed
Drafts legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents
Prepares correspondence related to legal matters, cases, and judicial proceedings
Locates and coordinates with expert witnesses for specific case needs
Interviews witnesses and other relevant parties under the direction of legal staff to gather case information
Summarizes transcripts and other documents for legal staff review
Drafts jury instructions when assigned
Identifies and interviews fact witnesses for case-specific details
Attends court and agency proceedings to assist legal staff as directed
Serves as liaison with government agencies on behalf of the legal staff
Organizes, maintains, and manages case files, including developing and implementing retrieval systems
Acts as custodian of case files when required
Organizes and maintains research materials to ensure accessibility, retrieving information upon request
Assists in training and guiding clerical support staff in legal-related functions
Learns and uses various electronic, manual, and computerized information systems utilized by the agency, office, or related units
Skills Required
Ability to support legal staff in all phases of case preparation
Proficiency in handling discovery and coordinating document production
Strong legal research skills
Skill in managing evidence and preparing trial exhibits
Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence
Ability to coordinate with expert and fact witnesses
Skill in summarizing transcripts and legal documents
Ability to assist at court and agency proceedings
Proficiency in organizing and maintaining case files and research materials
Ability to serve as custodian of records
Strong liaison and communication skills with government agencies
Ability to guide and mentor clerical staff in legal-related functions
Proficiency in using electronic, manual, and computerized legal systems
Work Hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lunch hours (unpaid): One (1) hour, anytime between 11 am and 2 pm
Additional Information
Dress Code: Monday through Thursday; jeans permitted on Friday only.
Parking: Available
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
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