Legal Assistant - Litigation - Must have AIM exp. - Temp / Temp-to-Hire

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

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC in Sunrise, FL is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of recent litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or commercial litigation, and is comfortable handling pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

On-site role with responsibilities including calendar management, e-filing in State and Federal Courts, and maintaining electronic case files.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.

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

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Transcription

Independently work

Professional demeanor

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

AIM

PerfectLaw

Job description

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

Busy regional law firm isseeking an experienced, detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join theirSunrise 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