Litigation Legal Assistant- 3497599

AMS Staffing Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary full-time Litigation Legal Assistant for a well-established law firm in Jacksonville, FL. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of litigation support experience and will be adept in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include calendaring, e-filing, and drafting legal correspondence. This contract position offers a competitive hourly rate and the possibility of conversion to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation assistant or paralegal experience.
• Prior law firm experience required.
• Expertise in legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and deadlines.
• Schedule hearings and depositions.
• Perform e-filing in courts.
• Draft and edit legal documents.
• Support attorneys with litigation tasks.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Salary/Payrate: $18- $25/hour contract hourly rate (W2 / 1099)

Term: Contract 1+ months with possible opportunity of conversion

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 referral should the person you refer get hired

Job Description

A well-established downtown Jacksonville law firm specializing in Commercial Litigation, Business Law, and Commercial Transactions is seeking a temporary full-time Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant for an immediate opening. This role requires strong litigation support experience and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Calendaring and deadline management
• Scheduling hearings, depositions, and meetings
• E-filing and e-recording in state and federal courts
• Digital dictation and transcription
• Drafting and editing pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
• Document preparation, formatting, and proofreading
• Supporting attorneys with general litigation tasks
• Working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience
• Prior law firm experience required
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and legal technology
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Punctual, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, energetic attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Legal and Administrative