Litigation Legal Assistant — Client-Focused Support

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in West Palm Beach is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience to support our litigation team. The role involves administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, maintaining files, and handling deadlines and court filings.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent client service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents.
• Strong communication and confidentiality.
• Able to work beyond 40 hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and manage requests, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls.
• Provide proactive admin support for litigation attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare and review letters and memoranda per firm standards.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing and document management.
• Process payments, reimbursements, and manage client contacts and emails.
• Transcribe dictation and file documents with courts electronically.
• Maintain client files and communication with court personnel professionally.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Client service

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education or paralegal coursework

Tools

Kofax/Nuance

InTapp

LMS+

iManage

Bighand

Job description

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in West Palm Beach is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience to support our litigation team. The role involves administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, maintaining files, and handling deadlines and court filings.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent client service and confidentiality.