Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Coral Gables, FL at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Location: Coral Gables, FL
We have an immediate need for a Legal practice Assistant at a leading law firm conveniently located in Coral Gables. This is a full time direct hire opportunity and offers a hybrid schedule.
Job Duties Include
Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, Court events, etc.
Contact Courts (confirm hearings, obtain dockets, e-filing procedures, etc.) and adjusters/clients as needed
Schedule conference calls/meetings and handle scheduling, calendaring for their assigned team
Open and close client files
Associate and download documents, emails, and court filings into iManage document system
Review invoices for payments and submit expense reports
Prepare pleadings, discovery (requests and answers), e-filings to be filed (drafting and exhibits), and general correspondence
Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit lists
E-file legal documents in various courts (pleadings, motions, praecipes, etc.)
Transcribe dictation and convert documents from PDF to Word
Qualifications
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
Experience with Florida law
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service proofreading, time management, and organizational skills
Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
Ability to occasionally work over 35 hours per week to meet client demands
High proficiency in MS Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management software
