The Downtown Miami Office of a Florida based business law firm, is seeking an experienced full time Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The Legal Assistant will support multiple litigators in an administrative capacity, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined below.
Responsibilities
Format, edit, and proofread briefs, pleadings, correspondences, and other documents
Prepare and organize notebooks, exhibits, and other documentation as assigned
File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must)
Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials
Perform a variety of administrative functions such as, conflict checks, opening new matters, closing matters, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time, making travel arrangements, and assisting with business development and firm projects
Organize, update, and maintain paper and electronic client files
Prepare and maintain pleading indexes within the document management system
Maintain attorneys' calendars, including scheduling appointments and calendaring case deadlines
Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and Zoom calls
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years' experience in litigation
Experience with federal and state court procedures and e-filing requirements, including trial and appellate courts
Excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
Demonstrated ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
Team player, willing to support other firm members
Experience with Worksite/Filesite document management system
Flexibility to work overtime during the week and weekend as needed
Beacon Hill Staffing Group is an EEO Employer.
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