Litigation Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT - LITIGATION LOCATION: JACKSONVILLE COMPREHENSIVE COMP AND SALARY PKG FULL TIME - ON SITE 37.5 hour work week DUTIES Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience working in a law firm as a Litigation legal assistant.

Working on sophisticated litigation cases in a mid - large law firm is preferred. Strong technical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. This position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints.

Responsible for case management of active files, including reviewing documents for accuracy, scheduling and docketing requests, compiling documents for preparation of analyses, and electronic files. Physical attendance and punctuality at the place of work. Performs additional duties as instructed and assigned.

Knowledge of court filing and scheduling procedures. Thorough knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and business English. Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and be flexible to changing priorities.

Team Player, excellent communicator and computer skills. Ability to type at 70 words per minute. Excellent administrative and office skills including data entry, filing, phone etiquette, and drafting of business and legal documents.

Ability to organize time efficiently among a variety of duties. QUALIFICATIONS Min 5 years as a Litigation Legal Assistant Proficient in MS Office applications. Federal and State court electronic filing, knowledge of IManage/FileSite, a plus.

Hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with the flexibility to work extra hours as needed. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Please respond with resume attached in MS Word format. All inquiries are kept confidential.