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Description:
Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Macdonald & Cody, LLP seeks an energetic, hard-working, dedicated Litigation Legal Assistant to join our firm.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil Litigation Legal Assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred).
- The candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.
- Experience with case intake/opening.
- Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
- Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts.
- Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
- Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process.
- Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
- Candidate must be comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email and phone.
- Candidate must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel).
This is not a Paralegal hybrid role.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details