Litigation Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago


palm beach, United States LHH Full time

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. The selected candidate will work closely with two shareholders in a very fast-paced environment. This opportunity is direct hire, full time (36.25 hours per week), and fully on-site in West Palm Beach.


Responsibilities:

  • Assist in legal research and gather pertinent legal information
  • Prepare and draft legal documents such as briefs, motions, complaints, pleadings, subpoenas, affidavits, and summonses
  • Compile, proofread, and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documents
  • Coordinate multi-document filings in Circuit, State, and Federal courts, including e-filing
  • Establish and maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies using the firm’s document management system
  • Transcribe dictation, schedule appointments, manage calendars, enter time, and handle billing
  • Collaborate with firm-wide departments on case opening, conflict checking, billing, training, records, etc
  • Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation from onset to post-trial
  • Prepare for trials, including creating trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining the trial calendar, and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
  • Track firm, attorney, and client expenses and process reimbursements and payments
  • Participate in client billing, including entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, and calendaring billing due dates
  • Schedule client appointments in coordination with attorneys
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence
  • Answer, screen, direct, and place telephone calls and emails
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Qualificiations:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a legal environment or law firm supporting multiple attorneys simultanously; Federal Court experience is a plus
  • Notary for the State of Florida required
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings, and processes
  • Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with legal office software, including document management systems; iManage and Coyote is a plus
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and PDF programs


Salary range of $70K-$80K DOE



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