File Clerk

WHO WE ARE 

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with the encouragement and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices, Litchfield Cavo maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions and building relationships both inside and outside the firm.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | File Clerk/Receptionist (On-site)

Our Fort Lauderdale office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced File Clerk/Receptionist with at least three years of work experience in an office setting to perform a broad complement of duties, including basic support for and general upkeep of the office. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain experience with nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm. This is an onsite position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability the candidate should possess or demonstrate to succeed:

· greet guests and answer incoming telephone calls;

· calendar case management Orders in Outlook;

· maintain electronic case files; knowledge of iManage a big plus (training is provided)

· ability to download, copy, scan and save legal pleadings and discovery and have a basic understanding of same;

· demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment;

· organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail;

· work proactively, independently and as part of a team;

· remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints;

· provide clear written and verbal communications;

· maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues and vendors as needed;

· demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF maker (Nuance); demonstrate efficiency navigating the internet;

· deliver incoming mail and faxes and prepare outgoing mail daily.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· sit, stand, walk, use the hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear,

· regularly kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, and twist/turn; occasional climbing of step ladders;

· regularly lift below the shoulders up to 20 pounds, as well as regularly lift above the shoulders up to 20 pounds;

· regularly operates office equipment such as a computer with a keyboard, mouse and monitor; printer, copier, telephone, fax machine, postage meter, etc.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.