Job Description

Overview:
Ready to take the next step in your professional career? Look no further than the Florida office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, recognized by U.S. News in their list of "Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms." Our team is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to join their growing team!
Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings)
• Manages and assists with complex document production (including Bates Stamping)
• Drafts simple pleadings, correspondence, as well as preparing and finalizing discovery
• Prepares court filings (make copies for filing, service copies, prepare attorney service order slip)
• Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities utilizing tables function in Word and create them with accuracy
• Traditional and e-filing in Federal courts and Court of Appeals
• Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently
• Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling meetings, depositions, conference calls, sending calendar invites and reminders, and reserve conference rooms. Track deadlines and status of cases/matters, and update attorneys on court deadlines
• Schedules local and out-of-town depositions, as well as mediations, schedules conference rooms (in office and remotely), coordinates court reporter/videographer
• Scans and uploads documents to document management systems
• Assists with trial preparation: create trial notebooks; coordinates trial copy jobs with copy service; coordinates delivery and picks up trial notebooks, etc. from court
• Creates Masters for new files (Case Information Sheet, Caption, Proof of Service, Letter to Carrier and Client, and Letter to Plaintiff's Counsel)
• Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel, among others
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations

Why KD?

• Recognized by U.S News as one of the "Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms"
• Competitive compensation packages
• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Team-first culture with open communication and support
• Frequent team-building events that foster connection and community
• A wide range of comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications:

• Law firm experience is required
• Minimum of three years' experience in Civil Litigation
• Experience with State and Federal Court processes
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience reviewing and processing legal documentation/correspondence
• Must have reliable transportation to work fully on-site, in Fort Lauderdale

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Skills Required