Litigation Legal Assistant-Jupiter, FL
Job Description
Everstaff is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for an established and highly respected law firm located in Jupiter, FL.
The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals.
Direct Hire Opportunity!
Pay: $72,000-$80,000
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
Benefits Package Offered
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and finalize a wide variety of legal documentation such as pleadings, motions, agreements, and correspondence while ensuring proper formatting and compliance with applicable court rules.
- Coordinate the submission of court filings, including managing electronic filing processes across various court systems and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
- Organize and maintain case-related materials in both electronic and physical formats, ensuring records are accurate, accessible, and maintained according to internal protocols.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings and deadlines, entering attorney time, and assisting with document preparation.
- Work with internal administrative teams to facilitate new matter intake, conflict checks, billing coordination, and records management activities.
- Assist legal teams throughout the lifecycle of litigation matters, providing support from initial case development through resolution.
- Support trial and hearing preparation by assembling materials, coordinating logistics, organizing evidence and exhibits, and assisting with witness scheduling and communication.
- Maintain communication with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling, document exchanges, and case-related logistics.
- Monitor and record case-related costs and expenses while assisting with reimbursement and payment processing through internal systems.
- Provide assistance with client invoicing by supporting billing documentation, reviewing draft invoices, and helping ensure billing timelines are met.
- Manage attorney and client scheduling needs, including coordinating meetings, appointments, and case-related deadlines.
- Handle incoming and outgoing communications such as emails, phone calls, and written correspondence, ensuring information is directed to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy, organization, and professionalism in all work while supporting the legal team in delivering responsive client service.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through and a professional demeanor
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Exceptional organizational abilities with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
- Solid understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology, court filings, and legal documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
- Proficiency with legal office technology including document management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF tools)
- Experience with legal case management or document management systems is a plus
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm or legal environment
- Florida Notary Public certification required
If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)
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