Legal Secretary

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Legal Assistant
The candidate will support three attorneys with commercial and construction litigation management. Must have at least one to three years’ experience as a paralegal/ legal assistant. We are a diverse firm and handle a number of different legal subsets, including construction litigation, corporate governance and corporate transactional work, personal injury case management, business litigation, etc. The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable working both dependently and independently, welcomes a variety of legal tasks and responsibilities, and is willing to work full time. Candidate will be responsible for: Drafting of pleadings, appeals, discovery, etc.; Drafting of shell contracts, assisting in corporate closings and gathering due diligence, etc.; Forming corporate entities and assisting in initial set-up; Litigation case management, including meeting applicable deadlines, following up on case-related tasks, maintaining a personal calendar to keep track of discovery and court-ordered deadlines, etc.; Assisting in preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials, as needed; Performing legal research, as needed; Drafting liens and other recorded documents, as needed; Coordinating and tracking medical expenses and liens with clients and medical providers for personal injury cases; Communicating effectively with the court, clients, insurance companies, and other attorneys, as needed; Working independently and efficiently to manage time and to complete department functions; Preparing correspondence, reports, memorandums, case assessments, budgets, and other legal documents, as needed; Coordinating meetings, calls, and conferences, as needed; Maintaining a complete and thorough record of time, contacts, and files; Filing, organizing, and summarizing cases. Experience in construction and/ or commercial litigation preferred; Experience with corporate transactions and/ or corporate governance a plus; Strong communication and comprehension skills; Extremely organized team player with the ability to maintain an open dialogue with attorneys, clients, and office staff; Proficient in MS Office applications required. Proficiency in West Law, Court websites, State websites, ePortal, PACER, Middle District of Florida, Fifth District Court of Appeals, etc. a plus; 1- 3 years of legal office/paralegal experience, preferably in commercial or construction litigation and/ or transactional law; Minimum High School Degree or GED required; Associates or Bachelor’s degrees preferred but not required.

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