Precise Litigation Legal Assistant: Case & Discovery Support

Berman & Simmons, P.A.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Berman & Simmons, P.A. in Lewiston, ME is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team with case development, document preparation, and client communications.

You will manage case files both physically and electronically, schedule calls and depositions, track calendars and deadlines, file documents electronically, and draft pleadings and discovery requests while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional interpersonal skills and discretion with clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files and enter data in case management systems.
• Schedule client calls, meetings, and depositions.
• Monitor attorney calendars and deadlines; assist with scheduling.
• File court documents via the electronic filing system.
• Assist in drafting complaints, discovery requests, and responses.
• Maintain contact with clients, medical providers, experts and others.
• Prepare case summaries, pleadings, and supporting documents for mediation or depositions.
• Track discovery progress and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support attorneys with other administrative tasks related to cases.

Skills

Verbal/written comms

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Case management software

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

OneDrive

Case management software

Job description

Berman & Simmons, P.A. in Lewiston, ME is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team with case development, document preparation, and client communications.

You will manage case files both physically and electronically, schedule calls and depositions, track calendars and deadlines, file documents electronically, and draft pleadings and discovery requests while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.