Legal Assistant
BARNES WALKER CHARTERED
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on July 15, 2018
Legal Assistant/Assistant Receptionist, needed with good people skills, typing skills, self-
starting attitude, and familiarity with MS Outlook and MS Word. This fulltime position
will also require multi-tasking and being versatile. Salary is commensurate with
experience. Paid vacation and health benefits offered. Fax or email resumes to Barnes
Walker, Attn: Connie, (941)708-3225
Responsibilities may include;
- Keeps 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.