Litigation Assistant - St. Petersburg, FL

Full job description

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Litigation Assistant is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include prejudgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Updates electronic files.

Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.

Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.

Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.

Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.

Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position.

Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.

Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.

Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.

Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.

Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Work Environment:

The position is primarily an office-based position with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Job Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Work Location:

Hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) matching

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Employee Referral program

Work from home