What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Kelly, Souza, Parmenter & Resnick, PC?
A Providence-based law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support multiple practice groups, with a focus on business litigation, real estate development and litigation, construction litigation, and medical malpractice defense. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting attorneys with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings, as well as the drafting and service of discovery requests and responses
- Organizing and managing case files and deadlines
- Coordinating the collection, review, and production of documents
- Supporting trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and witness binders
- Summarizing deposition transcripts, trial transcripts, and exhibits
- Preparing correspondence and other legal documents using dictation software
- Collection of and reviewing, analyzing and summarizing medical records
- Locating and communicating with medical experts
Qualifications:
- One to three (or more) years of litigation experience in Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts
- Experience with medical malpractice litigation preferred
- Strong legal research skills
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery templates for state and federal courts in Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts
- Familiarity with court e-filing systems and service requirements
- Experience with document collection, review, and production processes
- Ability to manage schedules and track docket deadlines effectively
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Law office: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000