Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Florida. This Long-term Contract position with the potential to become permanent focuses on document management, preparing/reviewing responses to requests for production and mandatory disclosure, dealing with clients / attorneys, client file organization, and accurate administrative coordination in a well-organized office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, sound judgment when handling sensitive records, and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and internal support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, review, and classify client records and supporting materials to maintain accurate and accessible case files.

• Enter case-related and client information into tracking and production systems with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

• Compile lists of outstanding records and follow up on missing documentation needed to complete legal files.

• Draft and examine materials related to requests for production and mandatory disclosure responses before attorney review.

• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and internal team members regarding document status and case support needs.

• Assist with the electronic filing and maintenance of legal documents while helping manage calendars and case deadlines as needed.

• Use QuickBooks to save and manage files within the office’s production workflow and support accounting-related data entry for tracing matters.

• Review financial and tax-related records, pleadings, and discovery materials to ensure information is properly organized and complete.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working as a Legal Assistant in an office setting, preferably within a law firm or similar environment.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks.

• Practical knowledge of preparing/reviewing responses to requests for production and mandatory disclosure, pleadings, discovery processes, discovery responses, and legal document handling.

• Experience with data entry, electronic filing, and maintaining organized digital and physical case records.

• Familiarity with personal tax returns, business tax returns, financial statements, and related supporting documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work in a deadline-driven setting.

• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with clients, attorneys, and administrative staff.

• Access to a home computer to connect remotely when remote work is approved.

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