Legal Secretary Staff Counsel at TekWissen LLC

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Job Title: Legal Secretary Staff Counsel Work Location: Worcester MA 01653 Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Duration: 2 Months Job Description: POSITION OVERVIEW: Staff counsel office for client is seeking an experience Legal Secretary for a two-month contract to support attorney with California litigation. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Review new assignments and assesses immediate action required. Maintain attorney calendar. Manage calendar and assist in meeting deadlines. Draft and file answers to complaints. Send out initial discovery package to plaintiffs and codefendants including interrogatories request for production and notices of depositions. Draft requests for plaintiff s medical records and coordinate processing of requests with record vendor Communicate with counsel for other parties. Communicate with various vendors i.e. record vendor court reporter sheriff. Track completion of discovery Perform as an alter-ego to the attorney answering routine inquiries from claims and the client. WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: Typically has a minimum of 3-5 years related experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and defense preferred. Strong research skills and familiarity with the Internet and other sources for investigative purposes. Strong organizational skills / Ability to independently prioritize tasks and multi-task. Effective communication skills written and verbal. Works well with others and establishes sound working relationships. Works with minimum supervision conferring with superior on unusual matters. Familiarity with court system and civil procedure in California including electronic court filing Familiarity with tort and the practice and laws preferred. Computer (MS Office) and word processing proficiency. TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. Key Skills HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1