Litigation Legal Assistant: Case Prep & Discovery Pro

Staack & Simms PLLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A Clearwater law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to handle cases from inception to trial. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of litigation support experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management. Responsibilities include preparing documents, communicating with clients and the court, and providing administrative support. A positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills is essential for success in this role. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Highly organized with document management experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Prepare case-specific documents including pleadings and discovery.
• Draft pleadings and correspondence to clients and court.
• Organize and file pleadings and case documents.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Legal terminology familiarity

Strong communication skills

Document management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Research skills

Education

Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

DPA (Document Management Software)

Job description

A Clearwater law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to handle cases from inception to trial. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of litigation support experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management. Responsibilities include preparing documents, communicating with clients and the court, and providing administrative support. A positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills is essential for success in this role. Competitive salary and benefits offered.