Are you a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant? LHH is on the lookout for a Legal Assistant for one of our clients in Clearwater, Florida. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting our high-stakes litigation team. Dive into complex cases, work alongside top legal minds, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking for the next challenge in your career and feel this role would be a great opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, proofreading, and editing legal documents and correspondence for accuracy, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, format, and content

• Calendar management, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and hearings

• E-filing documents with Federal and Florida State Courts

• Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing client materials and work product within our document management system

• Time entry and client billing

• Review and edit pre-bills, ensure they are ready for attorneys’ review and approval

• Submission of new business intake and conflicts checks and opening/closing of client matters

• Answering telephone calls and routine questions from clients and team members, and/or routing calls to appropriate staff

• Performing administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, CLE tracking, check requests, and other administrative tasks

Requirements:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution

• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting is preferred, with a focus on litigation

• Experience with trial preparation and litigation in State and Federal courts is required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly learn other programs

• Experience in iManage and Aderant is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities

• Client service-oriented with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information

• Ability to work extra hours as needed

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance