Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our client a Top Tier law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Jupiter office. This position performs various legal administrative support duties and delivers highquality service to clients committing to integrity and excellence. The legal assistant will support attorneys with various tasks including assisting in legal research drafting and reviewing documents communicating with clients preparing hearings trials and meetings and organizing and maintaining files. Managing a large and diversified workload in support of attorneys and paralegals requires a good understanding of the organization and its business needs. The responsibilities include prioritizing managing following through on multiple projects and communicating effectively courteously and professionally with clients attorneys staff the Judiciary and peers.

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of practicespecific administrative processes and procedures information technology systems research tools and a broadbased understanding of the clients matters and associated practices.

As a Legal Assistant here is what you will do: Compile proofread and edit drafts of contracts leases licenses and other legal documents. Coordinate multidocument filings in Circuit State and Federal courts including efiling. Establish and maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies utilizing the firms document management system. Transcribe dictation scheduling calendaring time entry and billing. Prepare templates and assist in drafting legal documents such as briefs motions complaints pleadings subpoenas affidavits and summonses and format documents as appropriate for each court. Collaborate with firmwide departments handling multiple responsibilities including case opening conflict checking billing training records etc. Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset to posttrial. Assist with trial preparation including creating trial notebooks organizing exhibits coordinating witness schedules maintaining the trial calendar and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff. Experience tracking firm attorney and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursement and payments. Knowledge and ability to participate in client billing including assisting attorneys in entering narratives tracking billable tasks making edits and calendaring billing due dates. Schedule client appointments in coordination with the attorney. Managing electronic and paper case files. Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering screening directing and placing telephone calls and emails. Consistently deliver outstanding client service and quality. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The following is a list of some of the important things we would like to see in a candidate: A strong attention to detail professional demeanor and positive dare we say fun attitude. Fantastic interpersonal and customer service skills. Great organizational skills with a proven ability to track and meet deadlines in what can often be a fastpaced and at times stressful environment. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of legal language and principles research methods court pleadings and processes and other related matters. Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to perform tasks utilizing legal office software such as document management. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment. Ability to work independently. Full proficiency with advanced multifunction word processing software including Microsoft Office Suites (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and PDF programs) or related software. Experience working with multiple attorneys. Strong attention to detail initiative and followthrough required. Experience in iManage and Coyote is a plus. High School Diploma or equivalent experience Minimum five 5 years of experience in a legal environment or law firm. Notary for the State of Florida required.