Legal Assistant
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About The Position
Brown & James, P.C. is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary to join our Medical Malpractice Group. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other legal assistants and lawyers. This full-time position requires a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to supporting our legal team in a fast-paced environment. The legal assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are essential to the smooth operation of our practice. Responsibilities include the transcription of digital dictation, preparation of legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests (including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admissions), subpoenas, motions, and pre-trial pleadings. The role also involves performing electronic court filings in both federal and state courts, entering lawyers' billable time into the timekeeping system, and maintaining accurate calendaring of court and client-imposed deadlines and appointments. In addition to these core responsibilities, the legal assistant will be tasked with filing printed court documents and correspondence, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining professional interactions with clients via email and telephone. Other general secretarial tasks may be assigned as needed, requiring flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
