Civil Litigation Legal Assistant – West Palm Beach, FL – $45k – $55k yr – (US Citizen or GC Only)
West Palm Beach AV rated litigation firm seeking professional, self-motivated legal assistant to be part of a great work environment. This individual should have 5 years minimum experience in Civil litigation. The potential candidate would cover a partner and eventually, 2 associates.
Additional abilities sought are exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. The potential candidate must have excellent writing abilities, be self-motivated and project driven.
Task examples include communicating with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, etc.; gathering pertinent information as it relates to the department’s caseload; reviewing, organizing and analyzing materials; preparing pleadings and discovery; conducting research, supporting attorneys with other duties as required. Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.
Skills:
- At least 5 years proven working experience as Civil Litigation legal assistant/paralegal
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols under State and Federal court systems
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent writing and typing skills with at least 65 wpm
- Ability to draft basic legal forms/documents
- Proficient in calendaring/docketing of court mandated appointments, etc.
- Comfortable with communicating with clients and other outside representatives on a daily basis
- Working knowledge of case management software and other basic computer software
- Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to work independently as well as with other team members
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Personal injury law experience is required