A growing litigation firm is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Legal Assistant or Paralegal. The ideal candidate is someone who needs minimal training, takes initiative, and is comfortable managing litigation tasks independently. You'll be responsible for drafting pleadings and discovery, managing case filings, and maintaining communication with clients. A solid understanding of civil procedure and case progression is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft Complaints, Summons, Discovery responses, Medical Chronologies, and more

• Prepare Witness, Exhibit, and Expert lists

• Provide case status updates to clients

• Handle e-filing and e-service

• Schedule mediations, depositions, and CMEs

• Take initiative in managing litigation calendars and filings

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation experience

• Strong understanding of civil procedure

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (preferred)

• Ability to work independently with little guidance

• Eagerness to learn and grow within the role

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• After 30days: Health, Dental, Vision, GAP, Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness and Life Insurance.
• Milestone Bonus of 40 hours for every 1200 hours.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Daniela Gomez