Legal Assistant (Bakersfield) Job at TradeJobsWorkForce, Bakersfield, CA

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  • TradeJobsWorkForce
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Legal Assistant Job Duties: Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.

Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.

Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.

Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.

Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.

Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

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