Senior Legal Specialist

Handles discovery requests and coordinates related document production Conducts legal research to support case preparation Manages evidence and prepares trial exhibits as directed Drafts legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents Prepares correspondence related to legal matters, cases, and judicial proceedings Locates and coordinates with expert witnesses for specific case needs Interviews witnesses and other relevant parties under the direction of legal staff to gather case information Summarizes transcripts and other documents for legal staff review Drafts jury instructions when assigned Identifies and interviews fact witnesses for case-specific details Attends court and agency proceedings to assist legal staff as directed Serves as liaison with government agencies on behalf of the legal staff Organizes, maintains, and manages case files, including developing and implementing retrieval systems Acts as custodian of case files when requiredOrganizes and maintains research materials to ensure accessibility, retrieving information upon requestAssists in training and guiding clerical support staff in legal-related functionsLearns and uses various electronic, manual, and computerized information systems utilized by the agency, office, or related units 1.

Interview Mode:

Web2. Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience: 3. Mandatory skills/certification(s)

Requirement:

4.

Desired skills:

5. Job Duties Handles discovery requests and coordinates related document production. Conducts legal research to support case preparation. Manages evidence and prepares trial exhibits as directed. Drafts legal memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents. Prepares correspondence related to legal matters, cases, and judicial proceedings. Locates and coordinates with expert witnesses for specific case needs. Interviews witnesses and other relevant parties under the direction of legal staff to gather case information. Summarizes transcripts and other documents for legal staff review. Drafts jury instructions when assigned. Identifies and interviews fact witnesses for case-specific details. Attends court and agency proceedings to assist legal staff as directed. Serves as liaison with government agencies on behalf of the legal staff. Organizes, maintains, and manages case files, including developing and implementing retrieval systems. Acts as custodian of case files when required. Organizes and maintains research materials to ensure accessibility, retrieving information upon request. Assists in training and guiding clerical support staff in legal-related functions. Learns and uses various electronic, manual, and computerized information systems utilized by the agency, office, or related units6. Job responsibilities in Brief Supports legal staff by managing discovery, research, evidence, and trial exhibits; drafting documents; coordinating witnesses; maintaining case files; and assisting at proceedings using various legal systems and tools.

Pay:

$40.40 per hour Ability to

Commute:

Trenton, NJ 08611 (Required)

Work Location:

In person