Law Firm
West Palm Beach, FL
Legal Staff Paralegal in West Palm Beach, FL
Legal Staff
Min 2 yrs required
No
Litigation Assistant
Job Responsibilities
As a Litigation Assistant at the law firm, the candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the legal team. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing administrative duties such as scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes.
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Implementing and improving administrative processes for efficient workflow.
- Collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings and contracts.
- Researching regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with report preparation, case files, and legal advice.
- Managing client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, and resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
- Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
- Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Performing other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Education and Experience Information
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- An associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- At least two years of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
- Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- The candidate must be able to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage their workload with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and communication skills, with proficiency in scheduling depositions, mediations, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing no less than 35 words per minute.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
Salary Information
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Litigation Assistant position.
Benefits
The law firm offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. The law firm is dedicated to protecting the people and attributes its success to its staff.
Jun 18, 2025
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