Legal Assistant

Dean Mead, a full-service Florida business law firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to work in our Tallahassee office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation and be capable of supporting an experienced team of attorneys.

We offer a professional environment with a competitive compensation and benefits program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Draft and format legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence.

· Prepare discovery requests and responses, including gathering relevant documents and information.

· Prepare and file court documents electronically (e-filing) and monitor court dockets for case-related notifications.

· Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.

· Prepare and process lobby registration, disclosure forms, and reporting compliance.

· Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, processing invoices and reimbursement requests, managing attorney calendars, and making travel arrangements.

· Other administrative duties, including general reception and office services, as assigned by attorneys.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Dean Mead Human Resources.

Other Skills and Abilities:

· Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Proven ability to manage shifting priorities.

· Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to support multiple attorneys.

· Excellent written communication and proof-reading skills.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum of 2+ years Legal Assistant experience (Required), in a litigation practice (Preferred).

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF (Required).

· Typing minimum of 75 wpm (Required).

· Experience with Worldox (Preferred).

· Florida Notary (Preferred).

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Work Environment:

· This position reports to work in-person at our Tallahassee office.

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.