Litigation Assistant

Rausch Sturm LLP; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) Retirement program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant I to support legal operations from a remote Florida setting. You will handle filing, document preparation, and communications, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of materials for cases.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of experience with legal terminology; some college or paralegal studies are a plus. Training on internal systems will be provided; MS Office proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college or paralegal studies preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred and familiarity with legal terminology.
• On-the-job training will be provided; Microsoft Office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Update electronic files and manage document flow.
• Handle phone calls, occasionally from Court System.
• Assist with preparation of trial/hearing folders and pleadings.
• Process mail daily and ensure information is updated in case systems.
• Scan, copy, print, and redact legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service mindset

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal studies (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include pre-judgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Updates electronic files.
• Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
• Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
• Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position.
• Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.
• Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.
• Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.

Education And Experience

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Work Environment

This is a remote position in Florida.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement program
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career opportunities