Litigation Assistant
Andrew Pickett Law, PLLC · Melbourne, FL · 4 mo ago
On-siteLegal$45k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court documents
- E-file all court documents in state and federal courts
- Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
- Schedule, coordinate, calendar, and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings
- Open new litigation files
- Schedule phone calls and medical appointments for clients
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Monitor and ensure that we receive all requested documents in a timely manner
- Prepare deposition and trial notebooks, including medical records notebooks
- Manage all medical bill reductions from providers
- Aid with all post-settlement requirements, including but not limited to preparing closing statements, obtaining final balances, and lien updates, for all litigation cases
- Document all communications in case management system
Qualifications
- 2 years of litigation experience
- 2 years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas
- Strong drafting and writing skills
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices
- Experience with E-Filing Portal
- Proficiency in technology & software, including databases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus opportunities
Job-Related Skills and Abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
About Andrew Pickett Law, PLLC
Andrew Pickett Law PLLC is a growing personal injury law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation and compassionate client service. We are passionate about advocating for those who have been injured and helping clients navigate difficult situations with professionalism and care.