Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Miami, Florida, USA at Legal Search Solutions, Inc.
Job Description
Legal Assistant Paralegal Litigation – Federal Court Experienced
Prestigious Law Firm in Downtown Miami is looking to hire an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary with complex commercial litigation experience in Federal Court required. They are looking for someone that takes initiative and has strong organizational skills. Candidates with at least 7+ years of litigation experience will be considered.
Firm offers excellent benefits and salary, depending on experience. Immediate opportunity!
Legal Assistant Litigation – Job Duties
Calendar deadlines correctly, both in federal and state court, including complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit, or events, as necessary;
Confirm calendared items the day before the event, or with sufficient time in advance;
Maintain files;
Put binders together for hearings;
Pull case law from Westlaw (not research);
Arrange court reporters for hearings;
Assist attorneys in gathering all materials needed in preparation of hearings;
File documents in court and serve opposing parties, by following appropriate court filing procedures;
Familiar with Timeslips, Worldox, Office 365 Court Map, e-file, cmecf;
Schedule depositions, mediations and other dates;
Prepare airway bills for courier mailings, as required (DHL, Fed Ex, etc.);
Answer telephones in a clear, prompt, courteous and professional manner;
Work as a “team” with other legal assistants by offering to assist with any rush or emergency tasks;
Ensure that at the end of the day all pending emergency items have been handled. Consult with other legal assistants to offer help, if necessary;
Assist attorney(s) with their travel requirements (travel itineraries, air tickets, hotel and vehicle reservations, etc.);
Calendar trips or absences in the Firm calendar.
Legal Assistant Litigation – Requirements
Be punctual and reliable;
Be proactive (do not wait for attorneys to tell you what to do on a case);
Have a “to-do” attitude;
Be able to meet deadlines – no excuses;
Know deadlines pursuant to federal and state court rules, including complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit.
If you are interested in learning more about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Lilliana del Real with Legal Search Solutions.
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Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Legal Search Solutions, Inc.
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
