Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant- Direct Hire

Providence, RI

Currently seeking a Legal Assistant for a great opportunity in the Providence, RI area (we offer free parking)

Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant

● Assist attorneys in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management from commencement through settlement or trial.

● Draft routine or complex legal documents for review and use by attorneys.

● Review, organize, and summarize case materials.

● Conduct legal research and investigations as needed and directed.

● Responsible for docketing, calendaring, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery and other litigation related documents.

● Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and response, other legal documents and other correspondence.

● Manage of email communications.

● Open and close files.

Qualifications of the Legal Assistant

● Previous legal experience or related office experience preferred. Estate Planning, probate, Elder Law or corporate law experience is a plus!

● E-filing experience in State and Federal Courts

● Case management experience with docketing, calendaring, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery and other litigation related documents.

● Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook & Excel

● Strong communication skills both oral and written

● Ability to maintain confidentiality in the highest level