Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will assist a Sr. Trial Lawyer with court and trial preparation.

Duties

Assist Attorney on a day to day tasks relating to litigation
Assist Attorney on trial preparation, this involves organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, and gathering evidence for attorneys case.
Assist Attorney in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials and conferences
Transcribing and proofreading of legal documents
Maintain and organizing electronic case files and update case management system with status information
Prepare court papers such as motions, subpoenas and other legal documents for court filing
Timely file court documents with various court administration, including E-filing.
Scheduling of hearings, pre-depositions, depositions, mediations, conferences
Maintain Attorney's calendar to track meeting, hearings, depositions, court dates and other due dates.
Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders
Responsible for scheduling and calendaring
Communicate effectively with opposing counsel, clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters.
Enter Attorney's time according to Firm billing practices in our case management system.

Experience

Previous experience as a Trial Legal Secretary or in a similar role within a law office is preferred.
Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for client interaction and documentation preparation.
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail is required.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills,
Ability to perform well within a team envrioment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with E-Filing system in State and Federal courts and Florida's E Portal
Understanding of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Litigation process experience
Trial prepatation experience
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced enviornment and staying calm under pressure of mutilple deadlines
Detailed oriented
Outlook experience
Computer skills

Join our team as a Legal Assistant where your contributions will play a vital role in supporting our legal practice while gaining valuable experience in the field of law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home

Work Location: In person

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