Job Title:
Litigation Legal Assistant
Client:
Confidential Law Firm
Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Salary Range:
$55,000 – $75,000 per year
Job Type:
Full-Time | Onsite
Remote Allowed:
No

Benefits: Full Benefits 

The Role 

Our client, a respected law firm in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day litigation matters. This is a fully onsite role requiring prior hands-on litigation support experience in a law firm environment. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, draft, and electronically file court documents, pleadings, and motions 
  • Draft correspondence, memos, and routine litigation-related documents 
  • Organize case files and track litigation deadlines and calendars 
  • Coordinate scheduling, calls, and meetings for attorneys 
  • Communicate professionally with court staff, clients, and internal legal teams
  • Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information 
  • Transcribe dictation and manage incoming and outgoing mail 
  • Track reimbursements and submit payment or expense requests

What You Bring 

  • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm setting 
  • Working knowledge of court procedures, e-filing systems, and litigation documents
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 
  • Exposure to legal technology tools such as iManage, InTapp, LMS+, or similar systems 
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills 

Must-Haves

  • 3+ years direct litigation legal assistant experience 
  • Experience with court filings, pleadings, and litigation documentation 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 
  • Local to or able to commute daily to West Palm Beach, FL 
  • Salary requirement provided (not open or negotiable) 
  • Authorized to work in the United States 
  • No sponsorship required now or in the future 

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) 

  • Experience tracking litigation deadlines and managing legal calendars 
  • Dictation transcription and legal correspondence preparation experience 
  • Legal coursework, certification, or paralegal training 
  • Experience with Kofax/Nuance or similar document software