Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location

Florida

Posted

20 hours ago

Salary

$75K - $85K / year

Seniority

Senior

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

AMS Staffing

Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant- 3606864 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Job Description: Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant Location: West Palm Beach FL 33401 Salary/Payrate: $75K-$85K annually and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH after ramp up period) Term: Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor’s degree required: No Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, be tech savvy, and have the ability to multitask. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word is required.  Skills Required - Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal cases matters. Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent - Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and report from rough draft or dictation - Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints - Ability to proofread typed materials for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors - Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact - Several years of experience is necessary in order to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision - Ability to work overtime if needed.

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