Legal Assistant for a boutique
but very busy & growing Law Firm in the Boca area.
This is a DIRECT HIRE position and is available IMMEDIATELY!! The hours are
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist
attorneys in working cases from inception to closure offile
Responsible
for maintaining firm calendar for all court and discovery deadlines and timely
prepareresponses
Assist
in preparation for and attendance at trial andhearings
Coordinating/scheduling
of depositions, mediation, hearings, clients, opposing counsel and third-party
conferences
Recording
and monitoring court appearances, pleadings related to scheduled events, and
trackingdeadlines
Extensive
E-Filing through the Florida Portal and monitoring of all e-servicefilings
Responsible
for organizing voluminous discovery responses (Mandatory Disclosure,
Interrogatories andRequest to
Produce)
Clerical
duties including answering phones, data entry, greet/meet clients, opening and
closing of files, maintaining all hard file and electronic casefiles
Work
closely with other staff to ensure timely completion of alltasks
QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
2+ years of recent personal injury law firm experience is required
Able to work a heavy case load with minimal direction/supervision
Professional demeanor in person, on the phone and through email
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy of grammar and spelling
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
