Legal Assistant

External • Miami, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in our growing defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you! Must be located in Florida.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in general liability or other civil defense litigation practice area; previous insurance defense litigation a huge plus
• Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
• Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred.
• Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
• Be self-motivated and a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness
• Proactive and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by the attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio a plus

Responsibilities

• Client billing and sending invoice
• Making copies
• Point of contact with vendors and clerk of Court
• Drafting simple legal documents such as discovery requests, notices, subpoenas
• Filing: Organizing and filing documents, including pleadings and case materials
• Scheduling: Managing calendars and scheduling appointments, meetings, and court dates
• Communicating: Answering phones, communicating with clients and other parties, and responding to emails
• Document organization: gathering documents for a case/filing
• Preparing documents for proceedings, such as trials and hearings
• Coordinating with other professionals, such as expert witnesses and court reporters
• Assisting with trial preparation, such as transporting exhibits and setting up equipment

Benefits

• Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
• Collegial work environment
• Competitive salaries
• Quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours
• Paid parking or commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree