Legal Assistant

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth's General Counsel has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full time Legal Assistant to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Legal Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to attorney(s) in order to enhance office effectiveness and facilitate the delivery of legal services.

Requirements

Associate degree in relevant field required
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Administers attorney(s)’ calendar, makes scheduling arrangements, and orchestrates travel plans as necessary.
Collects, researches, organizes, and analyzes data, documentation, legal precedent, and applicable statutes.
Composes and edits internal correspondence.
Prepares and processes legal documents, such as summons, complaints, appeals, motions, and settlements.
Makes photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Mails, faxes, emails or arranges for delivery of legal correspondence.
Organizes and maintains law libraries, documents, and case files.
Answers telephones, takes messages, answers routine questions, and transfers calls to appropriate staff.
Greets visitors, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate personnel.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.