Legal Assistant Job at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, Bridgeport, CT

ZlJrVW90QytqL2Q5WXpCRTJUdVlJL1NDR2c9PQ==
  • Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder
  • Bridgeport, CT

Job Description

About Us: Our law firm represents people and families who have been hurt by powerful institutions in personal injury and medical negligence cases. We are looking for a professional, optimistic team player who does not believe any job is too big or too small, is not afraid to learn, and cares deeply about our clients.

Job Purpose: To provide administrative and technical support to attorney and team at all stages of litigation, including investigation, filings, records requests, discovery, and deposition and trial prep.

Job Description:

· Correspondence: Manages incoming calls, emails, and mail, including expenses and invoices.

· Calendar: Records relevant dates; anticipates and calculates deadlines; schedules case events, including depositions; plans basic travel attorneys, clients, and witnesses.

· Court Filings: Drafts routine motions and forms; gathers evidence and prepares exhibits; verifies citations and proofreads; finalizes and files documents.

· Depositions and Trial: Drafts subpoenas; coordinates with all necessary personnel; prepares exhibits; oversees necessary equipment and technology; etc.

· Discovery and File Management: Utilizes cloud-based and physical filing systems effectively; requests records; documents and maintains all evidence.

· Research: Conducts research on the Internet, social media, virtual databases, local/state/federal rules of procedure, Connecticut Practice Book, etc.

· Medical Records: Coordinates with the paralegal to request medical records on existing open files.

· Teamwork : Follows up on delegated tasks and assignments; refers matters to attorney or paralegal as necessary; supports and collaborates with colleagues in the firm as needed.

 

Highly Encouraged Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· 1-3 years of relevant law firm experience

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Adobe Acrobat; Zoom

· Strong technical, organizational, research, and communication skills

· Experience with and/or willingness to learn and use case management software (Filevine) and legal research tools (Westlaw, etc.)

 

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job,

Similar Jobs

Saint Francis Health System

Epic Application Analyst - Cupid Job at Saint Francis Health System

 ...High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Obtain and maintain Epic certification in assigned application module(s). Work Experience: One year of related experience. Current internal/external Epic... 

Meadowbrook Respiratory and Nursing Center

CNA, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 7-3, DAILY PAY, $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS Job at Meadowbrook Respiratory and Nursing Center

*****$4000 SIGN ON BONUS*******DAILY PAY!!!!!!! Position Summary: The Purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns... 

Mathnasium (ID: 6203901)

Math Instructor / Online Tutor Job at Mathnasium (ID: 6203901)

 ...Centers are committed to teaching children math so that they understand it, master it,...  ...continues to be shared through in-center, online, and hybrid instruction. At Mathnasium...  ...Responsibilities Provide exceptional instruction/ tutoring services to students Participate in... 

Foresight Sports

Senior Product UI/UX Designer Job at Foresight Sports

 ...Job Description Sr. Product UI/UX Designer - Hardware Experience As the Sr. Product UI/UX Designer, you will have an exciting opportunity...  ...skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. We offer a highly competitive salary,... 

Aveanna Healthcare

In Home Nursing LPN - Trach/Vent Young Adult (Weekend Overnights) Job at Aveanna Healthcare

 ...Comparably Why Join Us?~ Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance ~ Paid Time Off Available ~ Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts we will work with your availability!~24/7 Local support from operators and...