Legal Assistant Jobs in Florida

INTRODUCTION

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SALARY

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us:

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Intellectual Property and Litigation practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in helping attorneys and clients navigate complex legal matters.

WHY JOIN US?

- Medical/health benefits
- 3 weeks PTO
- Competitive compensation

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate client intake, conflict checks, engagement letters, and matter setup.
- Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, notices, motions, and other case-related materials.
- Manage electronic filings through state and federal court systems.
- Monitor court dockets, track deadlines, and maintain accurate litigation calendars.
- Schedule and coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, meetings, and related logistics.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
- Assist with discovery, document production, subpoenas, records requests, and service of process.
- Prepare hearing notebooks, trial binders, exhibits, and other litigation support materials.
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and third-party service providers.
- Manage attorney calendars and help ensure deadlines and commitments are met.
- Assist with time entry, billing, and other administrative functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Paralegal.
- Experience supporting litigation matters and familiarity with court filing procedures.
- Strong calendaring, docket management, and deadline-tracking skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience supporting complex litigation matters.
- Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of legal education and experience.

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