Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantPlease note that this is an ON-PREMISES position - Remote work is NOT offered. Please do not apply if you do not currently reside in South Florida.Job Duties:Assist lawyers and paralegals on day to day tasks relating to litigationAssist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials and conferencesAdministrative duties to include, but are not limited to, coordinating meetings, scheduling, answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining and organizing electronic case files, and updating files with case status and informationScheduling of hearings, pre-depositions, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events using a variety of ancillary systems and programs is requiredCompiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.Gathering and organizing records, documents and other materialsScheduling and CalendaringLegal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:Must have at least 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistantFamiliarity with legal procedures & terminologyStrong verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil ProcedureExperience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and calendaringKnowledge of the litigation processKnowledge of court procedures including, but not limited to Florida E-Filing (ECF)Experience with Trial preparationAdvanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skillsAbility to work independentlyCase Management and Document management using Aderant, iManage and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe. E-file legal documents in Florida's E-Portal SystemAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and staying calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem solving skills. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance recordCSK offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability as well as long term care coverage, 401k, and more.Preferred Outlook: NovicePreferred iTimekeep: NovicePreferred iManage: NoviceRequired Behaviors:Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityRequired Motivations:Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpPreferred Experience:2 years: Scheduling, confirming the calendar, paying invoices and working closely with your attorneys.2 years: Litigation, and insurance defense experience necessaryEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.