Avila Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our growing Intellectual Property practice and litigation team. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys managing complex matters, and takes pride in helping attorneys stay ahead of deadlines and client needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage client intake, engagement letters, conflict checks, and matter opening.
- Prepare legal correspondence, notices, proposed orders, and routine pleadings.
- File documents through CM/ECF, the Florida E-Portal, and CourtMap.
- Track court deadlines, docket activity, and case developments.
- Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and related logistics.
- Maintain organized electronic case files and matter records.
- Assist with discovery, records management, subpoenas, and service of process.
- Prepare hearing notebooks, trial binders, exhibits, ...