Orlando: Legal Assistant

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP has an immediate opening for a skilled legal assistant in civil litigation at their Orlando office. This hybrid role requires experience in construction defect and support for multiple attorneys.

Key responsibilities include scheduling hearings, e-filing, and assisting attorneys in trial preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with knowledge of e-filing systems.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in construction defect.
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents.
• Knowledge of e-filing systems including eDockets.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Maintain attorneys calendar and handle general correspondence.
• Assist multiple attorneys and prepare for trials.

Skills

e-filing experience in Florida

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

High level of computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

iManage document file system

Job description

WSHB has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its Orlando office. Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in construction defect with support for 3 or more attorneys or a case load of at least 100 cases. Must be able to schedule hearings, depositions, CMEs and mediations, calendaring experience a must. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office. Therefore, you must live in the greater Orlando area - no exceptions.

Skills and Responsibilities

• e-filing experience in Florida, both State and Federal court
• Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Be able to open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys
• Trial preparation

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task independently
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account