Onsite Litigation Legal Assistant – Elite Docket Team

LHH

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant / Executive Legal Secretary. This fully onsite role involves managing attorney calendars, preparing legal documents, and handling Florida e-filing. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant law firm experience, strong Word/PDF skills, and attention to detail. Join this dynamic team and take on a pivotal role in a high-volume legal environment.

Qualifications

3+ years of recent U.S. law firm experience in construction litigation, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and/or government relations.
Strong Word/PDF formatting skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling.
Prepare, draft, edit, format, and proof legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and routine motions.
Handle Florida state and federal e‑filing including portals and CM/ECF/PACER.
Assist with docketing, service lists, notices, and confirmations.
Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
Support hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation as needed.
Enter, review, and edit attorney time for accuracy.
Process invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements.
Coordinate travel, meetings, and general administrative support.