Founded in 1920, Akerman is one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.
Akerman LLP is seeking an experienced Temporary Full-Time Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a high-volume Labor & Employment practice. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support skills, including state and federal court filings, matter intake, and calendaring.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts
- Process matter intake requests and file openings
- Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling
- Maintain and organize case files for a busy litigation practice
- Draft correspondence and form letters
- Provide administrative support, including direct client interaction
- Utilize firm technology platforms and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of commercial litigation and/or labor & employment administrative support experience
- Advanced proficiency in electronic court filings (state and federal)
- Strong calendaring and deadline management skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with iManage, Intapp, Emburse
- Excellent typing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Proficiency with the firm's technology platforms, including iManage, Intapp, Microsoft Office Suite, Emburse
- Demonstrated ability to independently prepare and electronically file documents in both state and federal courts
- Availability to consistently work the required schedule of 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
Job Type: Full-Time; Monday - Friday (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $46-$54 per hour; final hourly rate will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, and Transportation Program
Akerman offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. (EOE)
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years commercial litigation or labor & employment administrative support experience
- Advanced proficiency in electronic court filings (state and federal)
- Strong calendaring and deadline management skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with iManage, Intapp, and Emburse
- Excellent typing, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to consistently work the required schedule of 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
What We Do
Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.
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