Practice Assistant - Litigation

Fox Rothschild • Miami, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Practice Assistant to support its Litigation Department. The role provides direct administrative support to a broad range of attorneys and staff, helps identify and implement improvements to practice operations, contributes to client projects through basic legal research and document support, and performs special projects. A minimum of three years of professional work experience is required.

The position operates in a clerical office setting and requires consistent in-office attendance based on business needs. The work is primarily sedentary, with sitting most of the time; walking and standing are often necessary, and the role may require moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The annual billable hour requirement is 700.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of professional work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate and at least three years of professional services firm or in-house legal department experience required; a BA or BS degree is preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, including proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Adobe PRO or Nuance PDF.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Flexibility in responding to client and legal team requests.
• Ability to achieve a high level of productivity.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now and in the future; the firm is under no obligation to provide sponsorship.
• Able to satisfactorily perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to exert physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; sitting most of the time, with walking and standing often necessary.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS degree.
• Previous work experience in a law firm.
• Previous work experience in another client service environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and summarize case-related materials, including document productions and case chronologies.
• Prepare and open files in the firm’s proprietary case management software.
• Photocopy and scan case-related data for use by the case team.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial exhibits in electronic and paper form for use by the case team.
• Conduct internet research.
• Provide excellent client service to team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 700.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED