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Legal Assistant- Litigation
Posted: 09/03/2024
2024-09-03
2024-10-13
Employment Type:
Permanent
Industry: Legal
Job Number: DM778876821
Pay Rate: $65000-70000 / year
Job Description
Job Description:
Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level? Join a leading Florida law firm as a Litigation Legal Assistant and become an integral part of a fast-paced, high-stakes legal team! This is your chance to work closely with top-tier attorneys, tackling complex litigation cases while honing your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the Backbone of Litigation Success: Provide essential support to attorneys, ensuring every case is handled with precision from start to finish.
- Master the Courts: Show off your expertise by managing state court filings and procedures. Federal court experience? Even better!
- Collaborate & Conquer: Work with various departments across the firm to seamlessly manage case openings, billing, and records—your organizational skills will shine here.
- Draft Like a Pro: Create, proofread, and perfect legal documents that stand up in court, ensuring every detail is spot on.
- Financial Wizardry: Keep track of expenses, process reimbursements, and assist with client billing—because every dollar counts.
- Be the Courtroom Conductor: Schedule hearings and appointments with impeccable timing, ensuring deadlines are never missed.
- Organize with Ease: Maintain flawless electronic and paper case files, keeping everything at your fingertips.
- Communication Maven: Handle all correspondence and calls with professionalism and efficiency, becoming a trusted point of contact for clients and colleagues alike.
- Event Coordinator Extraordinaire: Take the lead in planning and coordinating attorney business development events, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Education and Experience:
- Bring at least five years of law firm experience as a litigation legal assistant, especially in state court cases.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and keep things moving in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Skills and Knowledge:
- A multitasking maestro with an eye for detail and a knack for getting things done right the first time.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that build strong relationships and foster teamwork.
- Tech-savvy with a deep understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and law firm software—bonus points if you know FileSite, CMS, SmartTime, and Aderant.
- A customer service superstar with a passion for exceeding client expectations.
Additional Information:
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Expect occasional overtime when the action heats up!
- Onsite Presence: Your energy and enthusiasm will be needed in the office—this role requires physical attendance.
- Perks & Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including paid holidays, PTO, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and take the next step in your legal career!
CAREERXCHANGE® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional opportunities, please visit www.careerxchange.com.
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