Legal Assistant- Litigation

Legal Assistant- Litigation IN OFFICE-Orlando, FL We are seeking a Practice Assistant to join our team. The Practice Assistant will provide high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals in a team environment, effectively and efficiently meeting Firm/client needs. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, lawyers, and co-workers via email, by telephone and in person; answer telephone providing responses to routine questions from clients and staff members and/or route calls to appropriate lawyer or staff member; arrange conference calls and greet clients. Create, draft, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations; draft routine business correspondence, forms, and documents under the supervision of an appropriate lawyer/professional. Schedule domestic and foreign travel through firm travel system, including flights, hotels and/or car rentals. Litigation: Experience with Bates labeling; redacting documents; scheduling depositions, hearings, and other meetings as directed by attorney. Experience in maintaining case files and organizing case materials including document management systems (e.g. iManage). Experience in managing multiple matters and prioritizing competing deadlines. Experience with legal billing software and time entry systems. Notary public certification or the willingness to obtain same. Required Qualifications & Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred. 4 to 5 years supporting lawyers and paralegal with administrative or client-related tasks, preferred. General knowledge of litigation practices and procedures; knowledge of court systems (general district/small claims, circuit, federal, appellate). #J-18808-Ljbffr