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Cole, Scott & Kissane · 21 hours ago

Litigation Legal Assistant

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Cole, Scott, and Kissane is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive in-office Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. This role involves assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and deadlines are met.

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Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case preparation, trial, and settlement

Draft, edit, and format legal documents such as pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, and correspondence

Maintain and organize case files (physical and electronic) in compliance with firm standards

Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings

File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing

Track and monitor case deadlines, ensuring attorneys are prepared for upcoming events

Coordinate with clients, court staff, witnesses, and opposing counsel as needed

Process incoming and outgoing mail, discovery, and case materials

Assist in preparing trial binders, exhibits, and witness files

Perform administrative support tasks including billing, time entry, and expense reporting

Qualification

Litigation support experienceCourt filing proceduresLegal practice management softwareMicrosoft Office SuitePrioritize tasksOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationDiscretion with confidential informationTeam-oriented