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Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting a Litigation Legal Assistant for a client of ours in Raleigh, NC. This position is a direct-hire opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECF filings
• Conduct legal research, to include: court records, libraries, online resources, Lexis, etc.
• Draft pleadings, discoveries, memoranda, and correspondence
• Analyze responses to discovery requests
• Oversee e-discovery process
• Create, organize, and maintain client and case files
• Utilize Eclipse to create, organize, code, and review documents
• Summarize depositions, documents, and medical records
• Prepare discovery requests, trial notebooks, and exhibits
• Prepare jury instructions
• Conduct trial preparation
• Contact various State and Federal Court personnel
• Maintain hearing schedules, docketing, and calendaring
• Prepare CJA coding and narrative for preparation of fee applications
• Assist on special projects for predetermined practice areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• 5+ years of Litigation experience; preferably within a mid/large size law firm
• Proficient in Litigation database software, Federal Court system, and ECF filings
• Knowledge of Litigation procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of civil rules and procedures
• Paralegal certification/experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, multi-tasking,  and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter with an extraordinary attention to detail