Law Firm
Orlando, FL
Legal Staff Paralegal in Orlando, FL
Legal Staff
Min 2 yrs required
No
Job Title: Litigation Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide executive-level administrative assistance to attorneys by performing complex secretarial and clerical duties, including meeting planning, client communication, and scheduling.
- Format and prepare documents for filing, including creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
- File and serve legal documents in state and federal courts, requiring knowledge of e-filing and e-service.
- Receive and screen telephone calls, letters, and visitors; answer routine questions and provide information to inquiring parties.
- Schedule appointments and arrange conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure deadlines are met.
- Interact with individuals at all levels within the law firm, industry, and community, with heavy client contact.
- Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area.
- Create, organize, and maintain client files and follow up on pending matters.
- Maintain physical and electronic client, research, and administrative files using NetDocs.
- Greet attorney’s clients and guests for meetings and appointments, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance.
- Interact with clients by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required.
- Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence and client billing.
- Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents.
- Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling, and grammatical errors.
- Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are intact.
- Receive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutions.
- Submit conflicts checks through OPEN.
- Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters.
- Prepare expense reports and disbursement forms.
- Perform routine filing and retrieve files when requested.
Education and Experience Information:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a legal assistant is required, preferably in a law firm setting.
- Experience with electronic court filings is strongly preferred.
Salary Information:
- The salary range for the position in Orlando is $50,100 to $114,100.
- The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint, based on factors such as education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at the law firm.
Benefits:
- The law firm offers a comprehensive benefit program, including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, and Backup Care for Dependents.
Additional Information:
- The law firm is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
Jun 04, 2025
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