Legal Assistant- 3653453

AMS Staffing•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A professional, boutique litigation law firm client of ours, that represents clients in complex, high-stakes civil / commercial cases throughout the nation, is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team with 3-7 years’ experience working in law firm similar capacity as Legal Assistant.

Requirements

3-7 years’ experience working in law firm similar capacity as Legal Assistant.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree required: Not required. Preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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.