Woolsey Law PLLC Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Commercial Litigation Ponte Vedra, FL · Full time Company website

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About Us:

Woolsey Morcom is a distinguished law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented commercial litigation legal assistant or paralegal to join our team. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to the dynamic needs of our attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents of varying complexity.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, one-on-one lunches, coffee meetups, hearings, and occasional client consultations.
• Handle unscheduled calls from clients, opposing counsel, paralegals, pro se defendants, and other involved parties.
• File documents in trial, appellate, and federal courts.
• Monitor and manage incoming emails consistently.
• Scan, bate stamp, and produce discovery materials.
• Track and create deadlines for all case files.
• Communicate with process servers regarding new locations, including conducting extensive background checks on avoidant individuals.
• Coordinate with court reporters for depositions and hearings.
• Conduct legal research using both AI-assisted tools and traditional methods.
• Attend trials and hearings to provide support as needed.
• Save, organize, and maintain case files.
• Organize and manage faxes received through the Woolsey Morcom inbox.
• Notarize legal documents as required.
• Create and maintain case folders.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and other key legal proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with additional tasks as needed, which may vary significantly based on case demands.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant paralegal, preferably in commercial litigation.
• Proficiency in court filings at trial, appellate, and federal levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience conducting background checks and working with process servers.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted legal research tools is a plus.
• Notary Public certification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
• Knowledge of using Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on complex litigation cases with experienced attorneys.
• Professional development opportunities.

If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter.