Legal Assistant In Person NO REMOTE WORK

Staack & Simms PLLC; Clearwater (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A Clearwater law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to handle cases from inception to trial. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of litigation support experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management. Responsibilities include preparing documents, communicating with clients and the court, and providing administrative support. A positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills is essential for success in this role. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Highly organized with document management experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Prepare case-specific documents including pleadings and discovery.
• Draft pleadings and correspondence to clients and court.
• Organize and file pleadings and case documents.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Legal terminology familiarity

Strong communication skills

Document management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Research skills

Education

Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

DPA (Document Management Software)

Job description

Benefits

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

Job Summary

Clearwater law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2 years in litigation support. The role requires handling cases from inception to settlement or trial, drafting pleadings, answering and propounding discovery, analyzing and organizing discovery and mandatory disclosure documents, communicating with clients and experts, scheduling hearings, e‑filing documents, and preparing attorneys for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and DPA is required.

Seeking a highly motivated, positive, and professional individual with strong communication skills, capable of working independently. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 to 5:00.

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, organize and inventory discovery documents
• Draft pleadings, good-fate 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 with Microsoft Office and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure