Legal Administrative Assistant

Carlton Fields•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carlton Fields is seeking an Appellate Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for its Miami office. This position will support Shareholders and Associates in a busy downtown office. We offer our professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Through innovative workplace programs and initiatives, we continually invest in their growth and development as employees and as people. We reward exemplary professional efforts at every level of the firm.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of appellate litigation experience
Knowledge of appellate rules and filing requirements (preparation of notices, motions, petitions and briefs)
Understanding of district and circuit court rules and protocols
Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive
Proficient in or have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic document management systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with iManage is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising, and filing documents
Calendaring of Court deadlines
Scheduling of travel, appointments, and maintenance of calendars
Maintenance of files and records
Submission of in-take and Conflicts requests
Time entry and client billing
Provision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary
Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs, including assembly of exhibits, filing, and service
Additional duties as assigned