Senior Legal Specialist

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

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $40.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person