Litigation Legal Assistant

2 months ago

Orlando, United States AppleOne Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAppleOne is assisting a national labor and employment law firm, seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant (secretary) for its Orlando office. The legal assistant provides direct support to a team of attorneys involved in employment-related litigation (DEFENSE) before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. The assistant assists attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients who perform complex and specialized legal tasks and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities:

1.Handles office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls; communicating with clients, court clerks, and outside vendors; responding to emails, and routinely reviewing and following up on client deadlines and calendar appointments
2.Assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Performs bates numbering and redacting, and e-files documents with various state and federal courts
3.Processes monthly expense reports, and upon request, accurately enters, reviews, and revises timekeeper time entries
4.Accurately formats and proofreads legal documents for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filing
5.Maintains and organizes physical and electronic files
6.Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record, and disseminate all information on behalf of clients and assigned attorneys
7.Coordinates meeting arrangements (i.e., arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.)
8.Oversees the conflict check and client intake process for new matters
9.Completes assigned tasks as expected. Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed

Qualifications:

1.Applicants must be able to type at least 65 WPM
2.A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus
3.Minimum four years of solid DEFENSE litigation experience including Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
4.Intermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is preferred
5.Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/grammar skills
6.Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
7.Maintains a positive, “can-do” attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers, and attorneys
8.Proven organizational skills, high dependability, initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a pleasant disposition are essential attributes for this position

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne Technical participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company DescriptionFounder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.

Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.

Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy. Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.

Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions. She is a sought–after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.Company DescriptionFounder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.\r
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Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.\r
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Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy. Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.\r
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Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions. She is a sought–after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.

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