Legal Assistant – Probate Litigation
Prestigious Law Firm seeks a Probate Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in its West Palm Beach office. Responsibilities include document creation, editing documents, e-filing, calendar management, scheduling meetings, time entry, client billing, and submitting reimbursements. The ideal candidate must be a team player, will have excellent computer skills, strong customer service and communication skills and a professional demeanor. Additional qualifications include previous law firm experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize. Probate litigation practice experience a plus but not required.
5+ years of Legal Assistant experience required and must live in Palm Beach County.
On-site Monday-Friday
Candidate must be energetic, professional and have excellent comm lit skills.
Legal Assistant Probate Litigation Job Duties:
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Prepare, review and draft standard correspondence and other legal documents
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
- Maintain attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings, and appointments
- Read and sort incoming mail, as well as profile scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries, and outgoing mail
- Open files, request conflict of interest checks and prepare new matter reports/retainer letters
- Prepare index for files to be closed
Legal Assistant Litigation Requirements:
- 5+ years proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in litigation.
- Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Familiarity with E-filing procedures
- Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Court Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word
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If you have the experience and are interested in learning more about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Jaci Tarlowe with Legal Search Solutions at Jaci@TopLawJobs.com
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