Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & Case Management Pro

Berman & Simmons; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Berman & Simmons in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team with case file management, document preparation, client communications, and meeting deadlines. This role is essential to efficient case development and trial preparation.

You will coordinate client communications, schedule calls, depositions, and court filings, and assist in drafting pleadings and discovery requests. Strong organizational skills and discretion are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of legal assistant or equivalent administrative experience.
• Experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, or litigation support preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing systems, legal terminology, and calendaring.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files; ensure information is current and accurately entered in case management systems.
• Schedule client phone calls, meetings, and depositions.
• Monitor attorney calendars and deadlines; proactively communicate upcoming obligations and assist in scheduling.
• File court documents on courts electronic filing system.
• Assist in drafting legal documents, including complaints, discovery requests, and responses.
• Assist in case development by maintaining contact with clients, medical providers, experts, and other involved parties.
• Prepare case summaries, pleadings, and supporting documents for mediation, depositions, and team review.
• Track discovery progress and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support attorneys with other case-related administrative and project tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Legal case management software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

Berman & Simmons in Lewiston, Maine is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team with case file management, document preparation, client communications, and meeting deadlines. This role is essential to efficient case development and trial preparation.

You will coordinate client communications, schedule calls, depositions, and court filings, and assist in drafting pleadings and discovery requests. Strong organizational skills and discretion are required.