Overview
Administrative Assistant – Temporary – School of Law Jobs in Coral Gables, FL at University of Miami
About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law:
Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology.
Come join a team, in a fast-paced environment, where the culture values Transparency, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Passion, Giving Back, Diversity, and Inclusion. At Brandon J Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, a career path along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and work-life balance! We care deeply about or employees and our clients. Our commitment to these values ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career.
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal:
We are actively searching for a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal that has a wealth of experience in both pre-litigation and litigation phases. We value the expertise that comes with the many years that a seasoned Paralegal can bring. Your role will be pivotal, requiring proficiency in legal software, excellent communication skills, and a knack for time management. This full-time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us.
Responsibilities:
Update the Treatment Tracker along with Legal Assistant
Making sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the legal assistant.
Draft all Pleadings.
Save all ecourts.
Update the Litify Counsel tab when an answer is received.
Draft answers to interrogatories to be reviewed by attorney.
Handle all discovery responses, amendments, etc. (If assistance is needed for the legal assistant, you must advise her).
Enter all discovery end dates into Litify – monitor to ensure DEDs are accurate and updated.
Enter expert discovery deadline dates into Litify
Obtain all bills, add all into Litify
Health lien requests
Handle incoming calls along with Legal Assistant
Handle all requests for more specific responses to Answers to Interrogatories
Draft Arbitration Statements, Mediation Statements (under the direction of your attorney), Pre-Trial Exchange – for attorney to review and revise as needed before submitting to KK for review.
Draft Motions under the direction of your attorney
Draft the skeleton of Oppositions and Replies – under the direction of your attorney.
Dismissal notices for lack of prosecution – discuss with Andrea Barrios to ensure being handled appropriately.
Obtain all documents and handle scheduling for Friendly Hearings, and Proof Hearings
Draft Longworth approval letters
Draft SDS and Blue Sheet Package
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm environment
Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases
Excellent written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Effective time management abilities
Demonstrated team collaboration experience
Professional interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies
Commitment to upholding ethical standards
Strong organizational skills
Basic understanding of legal research methodologies
Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance.
Benefits: Full Time Employees and Part Time Employees over 30 hours per week
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time off
Sick time
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
No 3rd party recruitment firms.
Title: Administrative Assistant – Temporary – School of Law
Company: University of Miami
Location: Coral Gables, FL
