Litigation Legal Assistant

The Recruiting Hive; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is assisting a respected law firm in West Palm Beach, FL in hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant for a full-time, onsite role supporting attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day litigation tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing court documents, drafting routine legal documents, organizing case files, and coordinating schedules. Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with legal software are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation support within a law firm or legal setting.
• Familiarity with pleadings, court filings, and legal terminology.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of iManage, InTapp, or similar software preferred.
• Clear communication and excellent time management.
• Ability to work occasional overtime when needed.
• Background in legal studies or related coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file court documents, including electronic filings.
• Draft letters, memos, and routine legal documents.
• Organize case files and manage deadlines.
• Handle scheduling, calls, and meetings for attorneys.
• Interact with court staff, clients, and legal teams professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive information.
• Transcribe dictation and process incoming/outgoing mail.
• Track reimbursements and submit payment requests.

Skills

Litigation support

Time management

Communication

Overtime availability

Education

Legal studies coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

InTapp

Job description

A respected law firm client of ours is hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant for its West Palm Beach office. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day litigation tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file court documents, including electronic filings
• Draft letters, memos, and routine legal documents
• Organize case files and manage deadlines
• Handle scheduling, calls, and meetings for attorneys
• Interact with court staff, clients, and legal teams professionally
• Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive information
• Transcribe dictation and process incoming/outgoing mail
• Track reimbursements and submit payment requests

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in litigation support within a law firm or legal setting
• Familiarity with pleadings, court filings, and legal terminology
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of iManage, InTapp, or similar software preferred
• Clear communication and excellent time management
• Ability to work occasional overtime when needed
• Background in legal studies or related coursework is a plus

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys being a reliable support resource to attorneys and clients alike.