Bilingual Legal Assistant | Litigation Support & Benefits

Iscoe Law Firm; West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami (FL, FL, FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) plan

Job summary

Iscoe Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our South Florida Office, encompassing West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. You will support our legal team by managing case files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating communications with clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include managing the Attorney’s calendar, sending discovery, preparing documents for signatures, and assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree / paralegal cert / bachelor’s preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• 2 years admin experience, preferably in law.
• Experience in injury practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and communication; proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and litigation documents.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle deadlines.
• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Managing assigned Attorney’s calendar.
• Ordering records and bills.
• Sending out discovery to clients.
• Sending documents to clients for signature.
• Copying and sending out mail and faxes.
• Updating pleadings.
• Creating miscellaneous letters as needed.
• Paying invoices.
• Assisting with trial preparations as needed.
• Assisting the Litigation Paralegal with various tasks.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Calendar management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Job description

Iscoe Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our South Florida Office, encompassing West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. You will support our legal team by managing case files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating communications with clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include managing the Attorney’s calendar, sending discovery, preparing documents for signatures, and assisting with trial preparation.