Legal Assistant - In Person NO REMOTE WORK

Staack & Simms, PLLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Staack & Simms, PLLC in Clearwater, FL seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support litigation from inception to settlement or trial. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, discovery, client communications, hearings, and trial prep.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in litigation support, proficiency in Word/Excel, and the ability to work independently in a professional environment. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30–5:00.

Qualifications

• 2 years in litigation support experience
• Draft pleadings, answers and discovery
• Analyze and organize discovery and mandatory disclosure documents
• Communicate with clients and experts
• Schedule hearings, e-file documents, prepare attorneys for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and DPA
• Work independently and maintain professionalism

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

Skills

Communication

Organized

Research

Multitask

Detail-oriented

Education

Legal Assistant certification/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Benefits

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

Benefits/Perks

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

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