Litigation Legal Assistant

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team supporting sophisticated dispute resolution matters in a professional, collaborative environment
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals on meaningful litigation matters from case opening through trial and post-trial
• Take on a high-impact role with real responsibility across filings, trial prep, calendaring, billing support, and client communication
• Be part of a stable, team-oriented firm culture known for high standards, professionalism, and long-term growth
• Step into a position where your experience, organization, and follow-through will truly matter every day

Location: This is an on-site opportunity based in either West Palm Beach or Jupiter, Florida, offering candidates the chance to join a strong litigation team in one of two Palm Beach County office locations.

Note: Must have at least 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or legal environment and must be a Florida Notary Public.

About Us

We are a well-established South Florida law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence, professionalism, and exceptional client service. Our team is collaborative, high-performing, and committed to supporting one another while delivering outstanding work across sophisticated legal matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Compile, proofread, edit, and format legal documents including briefs, motions, pleadings, summonses, contracts, leases, licenses, and related filings
• Coordinate and process multi-document filings, including e-filing in Circuit, State, and Federal courts
• Maintain and organize electronic and paper case files using the firm’s document management system
• Support attorneys and paralegals through all stages of litigation from case inception through post-trial
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness coordination, scheduling, and courtroom logistics
• Handle scheduling, calendaring, dictation, time entry, and billing support
• Coordinate with internal departments on case opening, conflict checks, billing, training, and records management
• Track attorney, client, and firm expenses and process reimbursements and payments
• Assist with client billing, including narrative entries, bill edits, task tracking, and deadline management
• Coordinate calendars, client appointments, calls, mail, emails, and general correspondence
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, opposing counsel, court personnel, and the judiciary
• Consistently produce accurate, polished work and provide outstanding client service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or legal environment
• Florida Notary Public required
• Strong understanding of litigation support processes, court pleadings, filing procedures, and legal terminology
• Excellent organizational, communication, client service, and follow-through skills
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF tools
• Experience with document management systems required
• Experience with iManage and Coyote is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a respected team that values professionalism, teamwork, and high-quality work product. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced litigation legal assistant who wants to contribute meaningfully, support sophisticated matters, and be part of a firm culture that is both polished and genuinely collaborative.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance