A Brickell Law Firm is searching for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Secretary to join their team! The candidate would be responsible for calendaring, filing, mail, court and electronic filings, communicating with clients, managing schedules among other tasks. Competitive salary and benefits including health care, retirement and other benefits
Duties:
Assists with taking complex cases from inception through trial.
Analyzes documents.
Summarizes deposition transcripts.
Prepares, reviews, and drafts standard correspondence and other legal documents.
Maintains attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings and appointments.
Handles court filings.
Reads and sorts incoming mail, as well as profiles scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries and outgoing mail.
Opens files, requests conflict of interest checks and prepares new matter reports/retainer letters.
Pulls cases from legal database per the attorney's request.
Prepares index for files to be closed.
Prepares documents to produce in electronic document database format.
Processes and uploads documents into electronic document review platforms.
Maintains and organizes document production into electronic document database for review and organization of case.
Prepares demonstrative exhibits, timelines and charts for attorneys' use in court.
Prepares trial materials and presentations of exhibits for use in court.
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability to multi-task
Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Court Systems
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word
Familiarity with E-filing procedures
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Beacon Hill Staffing Group is an EEO Employer.
Company Profile:
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