Qualifications

Legal: 5 years (Required)

Experience in civil litigation (Required)

Must have consistent work history

Must have strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment

Must have great people skills as the position requires friendly, frequent, and thorough client contact

Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Must be able to prioritize work and perform under pressure

Must be well organized and detail-oriented

Must be able to get along well with others and committed to working in a team-based environment

Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job Description

Busy and growing civil litigation law firm seeking a qualified and driven applicant to fill the position of litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the attorneys including the following non-exhaustive list of essential functions. Other duties may be assigned beyond those listed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide office support to litigation attorneys
• Gather and analyze intake information and relevant documents
• Perform conflict checks
• Assist attorneys with regular client communication
• Organize and maintain case files
• Calendaring of litigation related deadlines and office tasks associated with deadlines and oversight of timely completion of tasks
• E-file court documents through Florida E-filing portal
• Draft correspondence and discovery related documents with instructions from and oversight by attorneys
• Draft pleadings and other court filings
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and other meetings
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attend trial as needed
• Any other litigation/client supported tasks assigned by attorneys

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Strong Bonus opportunities based on performance

Schedule/Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM (with 1 hour lunch)

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Associate Degree or Bachelors (Preferred)

Applying for Position

To respond to this employment opportunity please submit a Resume, Cover Letter (which should include availability for start date), and List of References

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winter Haven, FL 33881: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person