Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Job Summary
Clearwater law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate must have 2 years in litigation support experience. Position responsibility includes all aspects of handling cases from inception to settlement and/or trial. Must have the ability to draft pleadings, answer and propound discovery, analyze and organize discovery and mandatory disclosure documents, communicate with clients and experts, schedule hearings, e-file documents, and prepare attorney for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials. Proficiency in Word, Excel and DPA is required.

Seeking a highly motivated and positive individual who is professional, has good communication skills and is able to work independently.

Hours are Monday Friday 8:30 to 5:00.
are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to judges and lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and conduct research. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Communicate with Court personnel and judicial assistants
• Prepare case-specific documents, including pleadings and discovery
• Review Discovery requests and responses and organize and inventory discovery documents
• Draft pleadings, good faith letters and correspondence to clients, counsel and the Court
• Organize and file pleadings, filings and correspondence
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
• Answer phones and speak with potential and current clients, opposing law firms, and Court personnel
• Maintain and update documentation
• Provide general administrative support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
• Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant is preferred
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with document management experience
• Excellent research skills
• Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Job Tags

Work at office, Monday to Friday

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