Legal Administrative Assistant (Medical Malpractice)

Wilson Elser•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Elser's Orlando office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with a leading Medical Malpractice defense team. The firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. This is a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered.

Requirements

3+ years Litigation experience
Prior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice
Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities
Familiarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rules
Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
E-file court filings
Open new matters
Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room
Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Input billing information into billing software
Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting