We're seeking a Legal Assistant w/ General Business Litigation to be the backbone of our dynamic legal team. In this role, you'll support multiple attorneys, showcasing your top-notch administrative skills in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Your flexibility, resourcefulness, and efficiency will be crucial as you deliver outstanding service both internally and externally, handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• General business or commercial litigation
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys with calendaring, scheduling, document preparation & other responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and Florida state court rules.
• Experience in mid- to large-size firm preferred.
• Experience with legal software (i.e. Xera, Concordance) desired.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with a document management system and time entry system.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation and communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Paralegals need to have experience with billable hours; at least 125/month.

Responsibilities:

• Support multiple attorneys with administrative tasks, serving as the backbone of the legal team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, and efficiency.
• Manage communications seamlessly, handling emails, calls, and faxes with discretion.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and team members, showcasing strong teamwork skills.
• Master calendar management, coordinating meetings and balancing priorities efficiently.
• Be the guardian of client files, ensuring organization and up-to-date information.
• Handle daily time entries, expense submissions, and collaborate with accounting for billing accuracy.
• Demonstrate proficient typing skills (60 wpm preferred) in creating and editing vital documents.
• Plan and coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys, ensuring timely arrivals.
• Track and report Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours to keep attorneys on top of their game.
• Dive into legal research, file management, and assist in event planning as needed.