Job Description

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury & Litigation
Location: West Palm Beach, FL (On-site)

A well-established and highly respected law firm in the downtown West Palm Beach area is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with strong personal injury and litigation experience to support a busy team of litigators. This role is ideal for a professional who understands court procedures, thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, and can manage multiple priorities while providing high-level administrative and legal support.

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant will play a key role in supporting attorneys with litigation matters and ensuring the efficient day-to-day operations of the office. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing court filings and deadlines, coordinating schedules, and maintaining regular communication with clients. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, correspondence, and basic legal forms

• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, and client appointments

• File legal documents with state and federal courts

• Maintain case files and assist with case management systems

• Communicate with clients regarding case updates, scheduling, and documentation

• Handle administrative and clerical tasks to support attorneys and legal staff

• Ensure compliance with court procedures and litigation timelines

• Assist with general office operations as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury and litigation

• Strong familiarity with state and federal court procedures

• Experience preparing and filing legal documents

• Working knowledge of case management software and standard office technology

• Excellent writing, typing, and communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Professional demeanor and comfort communicating with clients regularly

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a legal team

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement plan with employer matching

• Paid vacation and personal time

• Paid holidays and additional discretionary time off

• Opportunities for discretionary bonuses throughout the year

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to join a collaborative litigation team in a stable and reputable law firm environment.

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