Job Overview
West Palm Beach AV-rated litigation firm is seeking professional, self-motivated Legal Assistants to be part of a great work environment. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide crucial support to an experienced partner and play an essential role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys specializing in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, and Association Law (Condo/HOA).
- Assist in trial preparation.
- Manage attorneys’ schedules, ensuring they are prepared for meetings and court appearances.
- Take initiative to anticipate attorneys’ needs and streamline workflows.
- Communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and other third parties.
- Review, organize, and analyze case materials.
- Prepare pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal forms.
- Conduct legal research and provide other support duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5 years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal, particularly in Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, and Association Law (Condo/HOA).
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols under State and Federal court systems.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with exceptional writing and typing skills (minimum 65 WPM).
- Ability to draft, review, and edit legal documents with accuracy.
- Proficient in calendaring/docketing of court mandated appointments and deadlines.
- Comfortable with communicating with clients and other outside representatives on a daily basis.
- Working knowledge of case management software and other basic computer software.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Paralegal certification is a plus but NOT required.
Salary:
Between $24 and $28 per hour, with the possibility of a higher rate for highly qualified candidates.
Benefits:
- HRA Health Benefits
- Simple IRA Investment Plan
- Paid Off
- Paid Holidays
