Litigation Legal Assistant Position Available In Broward, Florida

Litigation Legal Assistant Beacon Hill Staffing Group – 3.9

Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Estimated:

$54.3K – $66K a year 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Filing Mid-level Litigation Legal administrative experience Law office Communication skills Full Job Description A leading Florida law firm, seeks a litigation assistant to join their litigation team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This litigation assistant is responsible for: Essential Functions Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments in handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, conflicts checks, billing, training, records, etc. Proficient knowledge of the rules of procedure using various court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in both Federal and State by the related court requirements. Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments. Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, calendaring billing due dates, and delivering bills to clients in electronic and paper forms. Schedule state court hearings by court requirements. Understand court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them. Schedule client appointments in coordination with the attorney. Possess some knowledge of special events planning and coordination to organize attorney business development events. Managing electronic and paper case files. Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering, screening, directing, and placing telephone calls and emails. Consistently deliver outstanding client service and quality. The above description is intended to describe the general nature and work employees perform in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload. Education and Experience Must have three to five years of law firm experience, preferably as a litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court experience. Experience working with multiple attorneys required. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)