We are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant with 3 years of experience.

In office - Downton Orlando

$50,000-$62,000

Job Description

A full-service business, AV-Rated law firm, has an immediate need in our Orlando office for a Litigation Assistant in our Litigation section. The successful candidate will be a team player, assisting attorneys with a wide range of real estate transactions. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
• Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorneys, clients, and providers.
• Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for a team case review.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Enter attorney’s billable time
• Organize and track files from case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys.
• Any other administrative responsibilities requested of the attorney within the scope of the law firm practice

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurances, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), wellness plan, PTO, and free garage parking. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a state background check.