Litigation Assistant

WizeHire, Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A personal injury law firm is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Assistant to join their team in Melbourne, Florida. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing various responsibilities from drafting legal documents to organizing case files. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in litigation and personal injury law, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. The firm offers a full-time position with a starting salary of $45,000 and various benefits, including holidays, health insurance, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong drafting and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court documents.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal courts.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

2 years of litigation experience

2 years of experience in Personal Injury

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

E-Filing Portal

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Litigation Assistant to join our elite, high-performance personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. This role is best suited for an individual who is driven to grow, committed to excellence, and eager to contribute to a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and high standards. If you are passionate about your work, eager to take ownership of your cases, and want to be part of a firm that recognizes and rewards high performance, we invite you to apply.

Work Location: In Person

Schedule: M-F

Job Type: Full-time, hourly

Salary: Beginning at $45,000

Background Checks: Required

Compensation: $45,000 yearly

Benefits: Holidays and Paid Time Off; Health Insurance; 401(k); Bonus opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity: Andrew Pickett Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court documents
• E-file all court documents in state and federal courts
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Schedule, coordinate, calendar, and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings
• Open new litigation files
• Schedule phone calls and medical appointments for clients
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Monitor and ensure that we receive all requested documents in a timely manner
• Prepare deposition and trial notebooks, including medical records notebooks
• Manage all medical bill reductions from providers
• Assist with all post-settlement requirements, including but not limited to preparing closing statements, obtaining final balances, and lien updates, for all litigation cases
• Document all communications in the case management system

Qualifications

Job-Related Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education, Training, & Experience

Required:

• 2 years of litigation experience
• 2 years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas
• Strong drafting and writing skills
• Familiarity with legal specifics related to the firm’s areas of law
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices
• Experience with E-Filing Portal
• Proficient in technology & software, including databases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• 2+ years of experience in Personal Injury or other injury-related practice areas
• Experience with Filevine and LeadDocket