Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
At GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm, we believe the happiness, health, and engagement of our employees directly contribute to the customer service of our clients. GOLDLAW is a leading personal injury firm. It has topped the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s top workplace survey for three consecutive years. We provide exceptional legal services and achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Our commitment is to prioritize our employees while we work diligently to grow the organization and enjoy life, given our benefit plans and competitive compensation. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our Team.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our legal team as a Litigation Secretary. The candidate will play a critical role in managing the scheduling and coordination of legal proceedings, ensuring that court appearances, hearings, and meetings are efficiently arranged. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and an understanding of legal procedures.
Job Duties:
- Schedule Depositions, Hearings, Mediations, Client Meetings
- Diary all deadlines on Outlook calendar
- Open a case in the Florida E-Filing portal to file a Complaint Package
- Track service of process on Defendants & Deponents
- Drafting of Motions & Orders
- Notice for Trial
- Process Trial Orders and/or Case Management Plans
- Prepare the attorney for Mediation
- Draft Proposal for Settlements
- Draft Requests for Copies/RFC's and ensuring records are received
- Confirming the attorney calendar daily
- Process pleadings into our case management system Filevine
- Process team mail
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Disability
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K with company matching
- 3 weeks paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in legal studies is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Litigation Secretary or in a similar role within a law firm.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of legal procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office setting as well as working out in the field with the public at events. This role routinely uses standard office equipment: manual dexterity, physical mobility, and some physical strength/stamina.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to successfully complete most office tasks that require any physicality, which is limited in this position.
GOLDLAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.