Legal Assistant - Litigation
About The Position
The West Palm Beach office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be key to supporting the administrative functions of the group. Responsibilities will include: Assisting with drafting, formatting and proofreading of legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings, as well as contracts Create, organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail Prepare memoranda and engagement letters to open new matters Court Filings, including Federal, State and Local Calendaring and monitoring critical dates and deadlines Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed Provide other clerical support as needed
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant
- Experience with commercial litigation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work well with others
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of ProLaw, iManage or similar document management system a plus
Responsibilities
- Assisting with drafting, formatting and proofreading of legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings, as well as contracts
- Create, organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail
- Prepare memoranda and engagement letters to open new matters
- Court Filings, including Federal, State and Local
- Calendaring and monitoring critical dates and deadlines
- Create accounting bills and expense reports as needed
- Provide other clerical support as needed
Benefits
- Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firm’s 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
