Shutts & Bowen LLP · 2 weeks ago
Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Litigation, Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expShutts & Bowen LLP is a law firm seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal specializing in litigation. The role involves providing legal administrative support, managing multiple projects, and effectively communicating with clients and attorneys.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments in handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, conflicts check, billing, training, records, etc
Proficient knowledge of the rules of procedure using various court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in both Federal and State by the related court requirements
Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments
Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, calendaring billing due dates, and delivering bills to clients in electronic and paper forms
Schedule State court hearings in accordance with court requirements
Understand court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them
Schedule client and other appointments in coordination with the attorney
Managing electronic and paper case files
Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering, screening, directing, and placing telephone calls and emails
Qualification
Required
Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments in handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, conflicts check, billing, training, records, etc
Proficient knowledge of the rules of procedure using various court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in both Federal and State by the related court requirements
Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments
Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, calendaring billing due dates, and delivering bills to clients in electronic and paper forms
Schedule State court hearings in accordance with court requirements
Understand court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them
Schedule client and other appointments in coordination with the attorney
Managing electronic and paper case files
Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering, screening, directing, and placing telephone calls and emails
Must have at least five years of Florida law firm experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal
Consistently deliver outstanding client service and quality
Completing tasks and following through with issue resolution, including the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints while effectively balance multiple assignments and workflow
Strong attention to detail, essential for accurately drafting and reviewing legal documents
Organizational skills are essential in maintaining case files and ensuring all documentation is readily available to attorneys
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required
Preferred
Knowledge of iManage, SmartTime, Aderant, and Relativity are a plus
Company
Shutts & Bowen LLP
Shutts & Bowen is a Florida-based law firm, headquartered in Miami, representing individuals and business entities nationally and internationally.
501-1000 employees
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