Senior Legal Specialist (774922)
Location: 25 Market Street, Trenton 08611
Mode Of hire- Contract
Mode Of Work Onsite
Pay rate-$40.40/Hr on W2 Without benefits
Working Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lunch hours(unpaid): One (1) hour, anytime between 11 am and 2 pm
Dress Code: Monday through Thursday; jeans permitted on Friday only.
Parking: Available
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 units
1. Interview Mode: Web/In-person
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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 units
6. 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.
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