Construction Litigation Legal Assistant

This position will assist attorneys and paralegals through the

performance of complex administrative and clerical duties requiring a

knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process. Will process new

matters and conflict requests; perform conflict maintenance on existing

matters, as required. Will review and process all incoming or outgoing

mail and save it electronically in the document management system. Will

ensure attorney time is correctly entered by the deadline and perform

month-end billing processes. Will gather client accounting information

and generate accounting reports available through accounting software

as requested and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices. Will maintain

Florida Bar requirements i.e. CLEs, Board Certification Applications and

Renewals, and Court Admissions. Will schedule hearings, depositions,

mediations, and meetings in coordination with the case team, witnesses,

experts, opposing counsel, court reporters, judicial assistants, and/or

mediators.

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s

Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.

A minimum of five years related experience in a law firm or corporate legal

department environment required.

Experience with complex calendaring in Outlook.

Must have an understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Construction litigation experience is preferred.