Legal Assistant Litigation

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our Sunrise, FL office. Must have AIM experience and 3+ years in litigation, preferably in insurance defense or commercial litigation.

The role requires supporting attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading pleadings, e-filing in State and Federal Courts, calendar management, and maintaining electronic case files.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and State/Federal Court calendaring.
• Experience with State and Federal Court e-filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and transcription skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Handle e-filing in both State and Federal Courts
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, meetings, appointments, and travel
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files
• Manage documents through the firm's case/document management system (AIM)
• Assist with transcription, data entry, filing, phone calls, and other administrative duties as needed
• Provide general administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

AIM

PerfectLaw

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant - Litigation
MUST have AIM exp.
Temporary / Temp to Hire
Full-Time | On-Site in Sunrise, FL

Busy regional law firm is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Sunrise office. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of recent litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or commercial litigation; plaintiff experience will also be considered. Ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, and trial preparation
• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle e-filing in both State and Federal Courts
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, meetings, appointments, and travel
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files
• Manage documents through the firm's case/document management system (AIM)
• Assist with transcription, data entry, filing, phone calls, and other administrative duties as needed
• Provide general administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and State/Federal Court calendaring
• Experience with State and Federal Court e-filing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proofreading and transcription skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with AIM or PerfectLaw preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a team-oriented approach

Job# 17027