Overview
Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary Jobs in Plantation, FL at Johnson Dalal
Job Description
Flanagan, Barone & O’Brien, LLC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented and must have at least 5 years’ proven work experience in litigation.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative/legal assistant support to general litigation attorneys and enhance office effectiveness;
Handle communication with court, counsel, clients, witnesses etc.;
Proficient knowledge of filing/downloading procedures for pleadings, motions, etc. via electronic platforms
(eCourts, PACER, etc.);
Process outgoing communications via mail, fax, email, etc.;
Maintain and confirm attorneys’ calendars, including calendar coordination and tracking of litigation deadlines;
Schedule depositions/subpoenas/independent medical examinations;
Prepare and serve subpoenas for documents and witness testimony;
Prepare and process letters for attorney review;
Prepare basic legal documents, discovery requests and correspondence;
Answer and direct phone calls;
Organization of electronic files to ensure that case-related documents are easy located for review/reference;
Maintain case list;
Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review; and
Maintain and update case file information.
Skills
Proven working experience as legal assistant/legal secretary;
Familiarity with legal procedures/protocols and eCourts/PACER;
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel;
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
Must be detail oriented;
Possess excellent organizational skills;
Familiarity with legal terminology;
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
Highly organized with document management experience.
Benefits
PTO
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA offered
AFLAC offered
Competitive Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience. We are a successful, growing firm which embraces diversity in seeking to build a strong team of professionals.
EOE M/F/D/V
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Title: Intellectual Property Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Company: Johnson Dalal
Location: Plantation, FL
