Litigation Assistant - St. Petersburg, FL

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include pre-judgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Updates electronic files.
• Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
• Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
• Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position.
• Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.
• Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.
• Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.


Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Work Environment:

The position is based in our St. Petersburg, FL office.


Work Location:

St. Petersburg, FL


Benefits:

• Bonus program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement program
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement