Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling all calendar hearings, deadlines, organizing case files, and handling logistics.
- Work with paralegals to prepare and format legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery requests.
- Request, review, and compile electronic medical records.
- Communicate with clients to schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and other relevant needs.
- Conduct basic legal research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases or transactions.
- Arrange for court reporters, translators, and videographers when needed.
- Handle funding requests.
- Perform ad hoc duties with paralegals as needs arise.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as an administrative assistant in a law firm.
- Experience in personal injury and knowledge of Florida law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with case management systems such as Salesforce and Litify.
- Proficiency with Windows/MS Office applications including Outlook Calendar, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of Adobe PDF is a plus.
Salary Information:
- Compensation Range: $50,000 - $55,000 USD
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
E-Verify:
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
Additional Notes:
- The position is full-time, onsite at the law firm's office, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
- The law firm values transparency, accountability, empowerment, teamwork, passion, giving back, diversity, and inclusion, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for employees.
