Legal Assistant Job at Wood Smith Henning & Berman, Orlando, FL

  • Wood Smith Henning & Berman
  • Orlando, FL

Job Description

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its Orlando office. Qualified candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in construction defect with support for 3 or more attorneys or a case load of at least 100 cases. Must be able to schedule hearings, depositions, CMEs and mediations, calendaring experience a must. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office. Therefore, you must live in the greater Orlando area - no exceptions. Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following: e-filing experience in Florida, both State and Federal court Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney Be able to open and close legal files Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system Assist multiple attorneys Trial preparation Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to be a team player Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects Ability to multi-task independently Professional and pleasant demeanor Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benefits include: A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account PTO, sick time and paid holidays A flexible work from home policy Referral program #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Live in, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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