About the Candidate.
Accomplished Legal Assistant and Communications Liaison with extensive experience supporting civil and criminal litigation, client engagement, and high‐level administrative operations. Proven background in legal document drafting, case management, discovery preparation, and legal research across multiple law firms. Skilled in managing complex case files, coordinating with attorneys, court personnel and clients, and maintaining professional communication in high‐pressure legal environments. Additional experience includes executive administration, stakeholder coordination, and business operations across corporate and service industries.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
U.S. Criminal Law, Civil litigation with training in Personal Injury law
Years Experience:
6
Current and Previous Roles:
Legal Assistant (Civil and Criminal Litigation), Management and Communications Liaison, Sales Consultant
Relevant Experience.
Legal Assistant (Civil and Criminal Litigation)
Years experience:
6
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Document Preparation - Draft legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, contracts and legal correspondence.
Prepare cover letters and supporting documentation for criminal and civil court filings.
Proofread and format legal documents for attorney review and court submission.
Draft discovery orders, discovery requests and discovery responses.
Prepare Motions for Certificate of Analysis and Objections to Admission Without Testimony.
Case Preparation & Litigation Support - Assist attorneys with case preparation for hearings, trials and court appearances.
Organise and maintain case files, discovery materials and evidentiary records.
Review uploaded discovery materials and ensure proper indexing and document organisation. Track litigation deadlines, court dates and procedural timelines to ensure compliance.
Legal Research - Conduct case law research to support litigation strategies and legal arguments.
Compile research findings and relevant precedents for attorney review.
