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Kaufman Dolowich LLP · 1 month ago

Legal Assistant

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a recognized law firm seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to join their Orlando office. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing court filings, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation and scheduling.

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Responsibilities

Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings)

Manages and assists with complex document production (including Bates Stamping)

Drafts simple pleadings, correspondence, as well as preparing and finalizing discovery

Prepares court filings (make copies for filing, service copies, prepare attorney service order slip)

Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities utilizing tables function in Word and create them with accuracy

Traditional and e-filing in Federal courts and Court of Appeals

Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently

Communicates with court staff regarding various issues

Handles outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys (calendar any related deadlines, court appearances, meetings, mediations, etc.)

Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling meetings, depositions, conference calls, sending calendar invites and reminders, and reserve conference rooms. Track deadlines and status of cases/matters, and update attorneys on court deadlines

Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines

Schedules local and out-of-town depositions, as well as mediations, schedules conference rooms (in office and remotely), coordinates court reporter/videographer

Scans and uploads documents to document management systems

Assists with trial preparation: create trial notebooks; coordinates trial copy jobs with copy service; coordinates delivery and picks up trial notebooks, etc. from court

Creates Masters for new files (Case Information Sheet, Caption, Proof of Service, Letter to Carrier and Client, and Letter to Plaintiff’s Counsel)

Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel, among others

Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyDocument analysisOrganization skillsWriting skillsMultitasking abilityCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeamwork orientation

Required

Previous law firm experience preferred

Exceptional organization skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize workload

Teamwork oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Knowledge of legal terminology and principles

Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Benefits

PTO.

Competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).

Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.

Professional team-oriented environment.

Company

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a leading national law firm representing clients across a wide range of industries in key practice areas, including labor and employment, directors and officers liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and litigation, data privacy and cybersecurity, consumer financial services, real estate, general liability, and construction law.

Founded in 1986