Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant / $$$ / In Office This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $50,000 - $85,000 per year A bit about us: Our highly reputable legal firm client is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilize your skills in case management, medical malpractice, drafting pleadings, and electronic filing of legal documents. You will be an integral part of our team, working closely with attorneys and other legal professionals. Why join us? Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Holidays PTO 401(k) Job Details Responsibilities: 1. Assisting with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with team members to ensure all case-related tasks are completed in a timely manner. 2. Providing support in medical malpractice cases, including reviewing medical records, conducting research, and assisting with the preparation of legal documents. 3. Drafting pleadings and other legal documents under the supervision of attorneys. 4. Electronically filing pleadings and other court documents, ensuring all filings are accurate and comply with court rules and procedures. 5. Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating witness schedules. 6. Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and others in a professional and courteous manner. 7. Performing other legal support tasks as assigned. Qualifications: 1. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role in the legal industry. 2. Proven experience in case management, medical malpractice, drafting pleadings, and electronic filing of pleadings. 3. Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document formatting. 4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 5. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 6. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. 7. Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite. 8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 9. A paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education is preferred but not required. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
