Legal Assistant – Litigation Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Legal Assistant – Litigation Jacaranda consulting West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $52,000 – $62,642 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Mid-level Administrative experience Litigation Legal administrative experience Law office 4 years Communication skills Full Job Description Proven ability and experience handling all administrative support needed to assist attorneys from inception to resolution with a sustained record of high-quality work. Using various court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in the state by the related court requirements. Federal experience is a plus. Collaborate with firm-wide departments handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, conflict checking, billing, training, records, etc. 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 client billing, 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 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 balance the workload. Education and Experience Must have five years of law firm experience, preferably as a litigation legal assistant with state court experience. Experience working with multiple attorneys is required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,000.00 – $62,642.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Experience:

litigation legal assistant: 4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person