Legal Assistant – Litigation

Job overview

The Legal Assistant – Litigation role is an in-office, full-time position in Jacksonville, FL; compensation is not specified. The assistant supports a shareholder at a downtown Jacksonville law firm. The role keeps litigation matters organized by coordinating calendars and case activity, tracking deadlines and documents, preparing and filing materials, and maintaining clear client and internal communications. It helps attorneys and the firm manage case workflows and administrative requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage the attorney’s calendar and coordinate conference calls, depositions, and mediations
• open matters in internal software
• follow up with clients for claim materials
• apply client procedures in firm communications
• answer and direct calls
• review outgoing correspondence for grammar and layout
• track deadlines and document completion
• assist with draft pleadings and discovery
• file documents through court e-filing systems
• receive, scan, and distribute mail
• draft cover letters and correspondence
• manage outgoing mail
• document communications in firm software
• provide clients copies of pleadings and correspondence
• assist with firm and third-party invoice processing
• perform scanning, printing, faxing, and other office support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

litigation

jacksonville fl

taylor day p.a.

full-time

in-office

calendar management

court e-filing

pleadings and discovery

client communication

microsoft word

prolaw

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requests a cover letter with salary expectations and an explanation of fit. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required; ProLaw knowledge is a plus.

About the employer

Taylor Day, P.A. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.