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We are seeking highly skilled Legal Assistant candidates for a civil litigation firm located in Jackson, MS. The role involves managing national asbestos and talc litigation coordination and providing comprehensive support to other firm locations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a stable work history, and a strong background in mass tort litigation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate national mass tort cases, including asbestos and talc litigation.
• Manage and organize a high volume of pleadings and correspondence daily.
• Organize and maintain extensive litigation files, tracking and coordinating deadlines with multiple attorneys and paralegals.
• Review and manage emails, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Handle docketing and calendaring of cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists.
• Conduct legal research using legal databases.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and accurately filed.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years of litigation experience (mass tort experience preferable).
• Highly adept with Lexis File & Serve.
• Proficiency in legal databases and Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Compensation:

• $50,000 to $65,000
• Excellent benefits.
• Some schedule flexibility is available with this position.