Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant (Personal Injury / Litigation)

Role Summary

An established AV-rated law firm in downtown West Palm Beach is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Legal Assistant with strong experience in personal injury and litigation. This on-site role is essential in supporting attorneys with legal documentation case management and daily office operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining professionalism in client interactions.

Location & Compensation

• Location: On-site West Palm Beach FL (downtown area)
• Salary: $60000 $65000 annually (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Manage court filings calendaring and docketing of deadlines
• Coordinate appointments hearings and meetings
• Maintain case files and ensure proper documentation and organization
• Communicate with clients courts and external parties professionally
• Support attorneys with litigation tasks and case preparation
• Perform general administrative and office duties as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience (personal injury/litigation required)
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Experience with legal document preparation and case management software
• Excellent writing typing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan with up to 3% company match
• 15 paid vacation/personal days
• 9 paid holidays plus additional discretionary time off
• Potential performance-based and holiday bonuses