Legal Assistant – Litigation

GrayRobinson, P.A.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Employment benefits

Job summary

GrayRobinson, P.A. in Tallahassee is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of litigation experience. The role involves providing high-level legal and administrative support, preparing cases, and assisting with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Strong knowledge of e-filing in state and federal courts is essential for success in this position. We offer a professional work environment with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation experience.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys.
• Assist in preparing cases from onset through post-trial.
• Organize case files and schedule hearings and conferences.
• Assist with trial preparation and document production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proofreading and drafting

E-filing expertise

Tools

Document management system

Job description

GrayRobinson, a full-service law and government consulting firm with 16 offices in Florida and Washington, D.C., has an immediate full-time Legal Assistant opening in our Tallahassee office with at least 5 years of litigation experience. This position provides high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys in a high-volume practice; assists in preparing cases from onset through post-trial; obtains and organizes case files daily; schedules and coordinates hearings, depositions, and conferences; assists with trial preparation; assists with document production, including creation and editing of correspondence and documents.

The ideal candidate possesses multiple skills, keen attention to detail, and effective proofreading and drafting skills. They must also have strong multitasking and organizational skills, knowledge and experience with a document management system, and the ability to work effectively with others under deadlines. Excellent time management and communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary. Expertise in e-filing in state and federal courts is required.

We provide a professional work environment and a competitive employment package, including comprehensive insurance and other employment benefits. GrayRobinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.