Bilingual Litigation Assistant - Discovery

Summary

Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers is a personal injury law firm focused on helping clients obtain justice and compensation. The Litigation Assistant - Discovery works directly with clients, prepares discovery responses and legal documents, manages case files and communications, and supports attorneys throughout litigation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to obtain information/prepare discovery responses
• Prepare and send out supplemental discovery responses as needed
• Manage incoming emails, regular mail, and faxes
• Maintain and update file management software
• Provide clients with regular status updates during litigation
• Follow up with clients regarding settlement release(s)
• Draft various legal documents and judicial forms as requested from handling attorney
• Generate weekly/monthly reports for team meetings
• Prepare discovery binders for senior trial attorneys
• Other duties as requested by lead trial attorneys

Skills

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with depositions, templates, motions on Plaintiff side
• At least 2-5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with depositions, templates, motions on Plaintiff side
• At least 2-5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software

Nice to Haves

• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Accident Insurance
• Commuter Transportation Incentive
• Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
• Fully paid parking
• Learning and Development Programs
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Remote Positions