Legal Assistant (Miami)

Responsibilities

• Aid in drafting and preparing pleadings, discovery, and other court filings
• Perform clerical and data entry duties
• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, mediations, and hearings; set up Court Call or Zoom for hearings
• Manage documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe
• E-file legal documents in Florida's E-Portal system
• Prioritize workload based on deadlines; communicate with attorneys and staff

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a law firm setting
• Excellent communication skills, including professional interactions with attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; able to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Sierra Expert, Litify, and NetDocs is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Health and dental insurance after three months of full-time employment
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (1-hour lunch)