Litigation Legal Assistant
Jobot · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2 days ago
On-siteLegal$65k–$85k/yrFull-time
Job Details
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Haley Lucas
Responsibilities
- Prepare and update case status reports for clients and attorneys
- Prepare and organize folders for paralegals and attorneys
- Conduct comprehensive legal research
- Manage legal case files
- Provide litigation support
- Review and analyze legal documents
- Manage complex civil litigation and appeals litigation cases
- Act as a heavy scheduler
- Avoid construction practice area
- Manage billing processes
- Oversee e-filing processes
- Familiarity with Table of Authorities (TOA) and Table of Contents (TOC)
- Utilize Aderant software
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with a focus on litigation
- Strong knowledge of legal case management, document review, and legal research
- Proficiency in using legal software, with preference given to candidates with experience in Aderant
- Demonstrated experience in litigation support, including complex civil litigation and appeals litigation
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience in the construction practice area is preferred
- Strong understanding of legal billing processes
- Familiarity with e-filing procedures
- Knowledge of TOA and TOC in the preparation of legal documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team