What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Civil/Commercial Litigation position at Private Executive?
The Solomon Law Group is an established boutique law firm located in a Class A professional building near downtown Tampa. We are committed to excellence in the practice of law, and our goal is to recruit and maintain a workforce of individuals who share our dedication to the highest levels of service and commitment to our clients. We seek a legal assistant with commercial/civil litigation experience, and place particular emphasis on the following:
· Provide administrative support to attorneys in civil litigation department
· Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies, and the general public
· Prepare new client matter sheets and open, maintain and close files
· Prepare correspondence and legal documents
· E-file documents
· Locate and develop case relevant information
· Schedule hearings, depositions, conferences, meetings, etc. and maintain attorneys’ calendars
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Cloud i.e., OneDrive, Dropbox, and NetDocuments, or similar software
- Must have the ability to multitask and be a team player
The firm operates 100% using cloud computing technologies, including Net Documents, TimeSolv, Dropbox, and Microsoft 365/OneDrive.
Position offers a competitive salary with medical insurance coverage, and the opportunity to participate in vision and dental insurance coverage, life insurance policy, plus a 401(k) program
Salary : $45,000 - $57,000