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We are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well established multi office boutique Law Firm in West Palm Beach. This position will provide administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals with a high volume work load. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional who possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as briefs, motions, complaints, pleadings, subpoenas, affidavits and summonses, formats documents as appropriate for each court.
• Compile, proofread, and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate multi-document filings in Circuit, State and Federal courts, including e-filing.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies utilizing the firm's document management system.
• Transcribe dictation, scheduling, calendaring, time entry and billing.
• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset to post trial.
• Assist with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendar, and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform tasks utilizing legal office software such as document management.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Full proficiency with advanced, multifunction word processing software including Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF programs) or related software.
• Experience in Coyote is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a legal environment or law firm.
• Notary for the State of Florida required.

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