Senior Litigation Practice Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Jacksonville, FL seeks a highly skilled Legal Practice Assistant to support multiple timekeepers in fast-paced litigation. The role demands discretion, attention to detail, and strong communication in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, calendar management, invoicing, NetDocuments filing, and document formatting; 5+ years of litigation support and MS Office proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigation.
• Federal and State electronic court filing experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong proofreading and formatting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong organizational skills.
• Experience with NetDocuments or similar document management system.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic filing in Federal and FL state courts.
• Proofread and format documents with citation-checking.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings (scheduling, room reservations, IT support).
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedules with reminders.
• Provide daily administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Open new client and matter files and assist with intake procedures.
• Prepare and submit high volume of electronic invoicing.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files using NetDocuments.
• Analyze and save key correspondence and emails with standardized naming.
• Conduct legal research as requested by attorneys.
• Respond professionally to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and internal teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
• Enter attorney time as required.
• Provide backup support to team members.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proofreading

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetDocuments

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Jacksonville, FL seeks a highly skilled Legal Practice Assistant to support multiple timekeepers in fast-paced litigation. The role demands discretion, attention to detail, and strong communication in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, calendar management, invoicing, NetDocuments filing, and document formatting; 5+ years of litigation support and MS Office proficiency required.