Salary: £55k - 70k per year
Reference: 60669
Litigation Administrative Assistant
A prestigious national law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Administrative Assistant to join its busy Civil Litigation team in West Palm Beach. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and proactive legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys on complex litigation matters.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the litigation support team, you will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to attorneys handling a broad range of civil litigation matters. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient case management, meeting critical deadlines, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Draft, format, proofread, and revise legal documents, pleadings, discovery materials, contracts, and correspondence.
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Manage electronic filings in Florida state and federal courts, including filings through Florida ePortal and CM/ECF.
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Monitor court dockets, notices, and deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate docketing.
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Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
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Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial preparation.
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Prepare exhibits, binders, witness materials, and other case-related documentation.
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Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, hearings, depositions, and mediation schedules.
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Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and support document production requests.
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Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, vendors, and internal teams.
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Support administrative functions including billing, time entry, expense processing, conflict checks, new matter openings, and matter closures.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will possess:
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Minimum 3 years of litigation support experience within a law firm environment.
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Experience supporting civil litigation matters in both Florida state and federal courts.
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Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, docket management, and litigation workflows.
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Proven experience preparing and proofreading legal documents and court filings.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Familiarity with legal billing practices and client invoicing processes.
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A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
What's on Offer
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Opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm.
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Collaborative and professional working environment.
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Exposure to sophisticated civil litigation matters.
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Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
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Competitive compensation and benefits package.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply or get in touch directly.
