Job Description
Job Description
Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation
Location: [Fort Lauderdale, FL]
Company: Wolfe & Wyman LLP
About Wolfe & Wyman LLP:
Founded in 1994, Wolfe & Wyman LLP is a civil litigation firm serving corporate, institutional, and individual clients nationwide. Our attorneys and professional staff are dedicated to delivering excellent service and pragmatic solutions, grounded in a deep understanding of our clients’ industries.
Position Overview:
Wolfe & Wyman LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our civil litigation team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, transcribe, edit, and manage legal documents, case files, and graphics for litigation.
- Support attorneys by drafting correspondence, reviewing documents, scheduling meetings, coordinating court reporters, expert witnesses, and other litigation logistics.
- Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, and filing requirements; track evidence and manage discovery deadlines.
- Serve as a liaison for attorneys by obtaining information, following up on assignments, and knowing when to escalate matters.
- Organize and maintain filing and retrieval systems, transcripts, and evidence documentation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred).
- Strong research, analytical, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with e-filing in Florida courts.
- Comfortable using software such as iManage, ProLaw, Outlook, MS Word, and Kofax.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and teams.
- Legal calendaring experience required.
Salary: $70K–$80K
Why Join Us:
· Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
· A supportive, family-like culture where team members collaborate and grow together.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume.