Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced support across a broad spectrum of litigation matters, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our legal processes. Your expertise will help facilitate complex case management, legal research, document preparation, and client communication, all while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-stakes litigation cases and develop your legal support skills in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Manage and organize legal documents
- Conduct comprehensive legal research across various practice areas including civil litigation, estate planning, family law, real estate litigation.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Coordinate case files by filing documents electronically and physically while adhering to procedural law requirements.
- Assist attorneybwith trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and evidence; support deposition scheduling and follow-up.
- Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and external partners through professional phone etiquette and written correspondence.
- Support project management tasks by tracking deadlines, managing calendars for court filings and hearings, and ensuring timely submission of all legal documentation
- Handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining meticulous records of case activities.
- Provide executive administrative support including scheduling meetings, managing emails, preparing reports, and assisting with general office operations.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting litigation cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive knowledge of procedural law across multiple practice areas such as civil litigation support, general & commercial litigation,, estate planning, family law, landlord-tenant law
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; sharp proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information responsibly with integrity.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing), data entry accuracy, filing systems both electronic and physical.
- Effective interviewing skills for client intake or witness interviews; strong research capabilities
- Experience supporting attorney in court filings and trial preparation; familiarity with procedural rules governing civil litigation procedures is highly desirable.
- Exceptional organizational skills combined with proactive project management abilities to streamline workflows within the legal team.
Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values expertise in litigation support while fostering professional growth!
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
Experience:
- Litigation law firm : 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Winter Springs, FL 32708 (Required)
Work Location: In person
