Legal Assistant
Creates the legal file after referral of litigation from the HIC Claims Departments
Enters the data into the legal computer system
Diaries the date the legal document is due and assigns the staff attorney according to prearranged assignment directives
Follows up to make sure the attorney timely responds, i.e. prepares the answer, motion, opposition papers, etc.
Prepares and serves legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney's instructions
Obtain extensions of time to answer the summonses and complaints
Prepares the cover letter and stipulations to extend the time to answer
Types and serves the answers to the summonses and complaints
Types and serves letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc. Prepares exhibits
Makes copies of legal documents and mail for claims department
Closes legal files and enters data into legal computer system
Assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, hearing
Editing legal forms and documents and prepare and serve legal documents
Responds to inquiries and provides information as appropriate to outside counsel, clients and claims department regarding legal matters/cases
Prepares and serves discovery demands, Responds to discovery demands
In general, performs various legal tasks to assist the attorneys in defending the lawsuits
Qualifications
5 plus years of experience in the related fields preferred
Paralegal certificate preferred
