Legal Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As part of a national law firm, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a team of skilled attorneys while honing your litigation expertise. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy taking on new challenges, please apply.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience preferred
Maritime & Aviation experience preferred
Trial experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings
Familiarity with State and Federal court rules, including e-filing requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment supporting multiple attorneys
Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently
Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with attorneys and clients
A proactive mindset with willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges

Responsibilities

Prepare and draft legal filing, format documents, pull exhibits proofread, and redact as needed
E-file court documents in various state and federal courts
Open new matters and assist in processing case closures
Assisting attorney with trial preparation and coordinating of witnesses/experts for trial
Manage and organize legal documents
Coordinate and schedule hearings, conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars
Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals ensuring smooth day-to-day operations