Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Stuart, FL 34994

Salary/Payrate: $55K - $72K

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Full-Time / Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred, Not Required

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Boutique litigation firm that represents clients in complex, high-stakes civil cases throughout the nation is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team with 2-7 years’ experience in Complex Commercial/Civil Litigation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Maintaining an orderly workflow in your area of responsibility.
• Setting priorities to accomplish the attorney(s) work in a timely manner.
• Communication with attorney(s), paralegals and legal assistants regarding case status.
• Prepare and input daily time for attorneys into Coyote billing system.
• Attorney monthly expense reimbursements.
• Maintain attorney dues to be paid for Florida Bar, District Courts, Appellate Courts and Supreme Court.
• Other duties, as assigned.

LITIGATION:

• Maintain litigation calendar for cases assigned which includes: calendaring of hearings, depositions, attorney meetings, telephone conferences court deadlines as provided in Florida Civil Rules of Procedure and Federal Rules of Procedure.
• Saving of all pleadings, correspondence or other documents that are case related.
• Maintain client electronic and hard files.
• E-file pleadings through Florida Courts E-Portal or Federal Court CM/ECF and serve on all parties after preparation.
• Communication with Court regarding scheduling of hearings and other matters.
• Update calendar with confirmation from Court Reporters for hearings and depositions and confirm court reporters prior to event.
• Saving of Deposition Transcripts, Exhibits and Videos.
• Coordinate and schedule Hearings and Depositions as directed by attorney.
• Communication with clients, experts and witnesses for coordination of meetings as directed by attorney(s).
• Drafting notices of hearings, notices of depositions or other documents as directed by attorney(s).
• Assist Paralegals as needed.