Legal Assistant/legal Secretary

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Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
The candidate should be a self-motivated and experienced bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) legal assistant for a fast-paced criminal defense law firm. Position requires familiarity with the criminal court system, understanding of legal terminology and impeccable grammar. 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 contacting all involved parties; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding subpoenas; preparing discovery; assisting in drafting motions. Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact, communicating case progress. Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and vendors. Supports case preparation by preparing discovery and trial binders. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

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