Legal Assistant
at Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 30 Nov, 2024 | Not Specified | 02 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Copies,Office Operations,Communication Skills,Filing,Depositions,Attorneys,Pleadings,Conference Rooms,Microsoft Word,Organization Skills,Teamwork,Customer Service | No | No |
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Description:
Overview:
The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For”, is seeking candidates with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant to join our team. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.
- Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
- Manages and assists complex document production (including Bates Stamping).
- Drafts simple pleadings and correspondence.
- Prepares court filings (make copies for filing, service copies, prepare attorney service order slip) and files with various courts (traditional and e-filings).
- Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities utilizing tables function in Microsoft Word and create them with accuracy.
- Prepares/finalizes discovery (propounded and/or responses).
- Communicates with court staff regarding various issues.
- Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling meetings, depositions, conference calls, send calendar invites and reminders, 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; schedules conference rooms (in office and remotely), coordinates court reporter/videographer.
- Coordinates Mediation dates.
- Assists with trial preparation: create trial notebooks; coordinates trial copy jobs with copy service; coordinates delivery and picks up of trial notebooks, etc. from court.
- Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.
- Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Proficient
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA