Respected International Litigation law firm, with offices in Downtown Miami, seeks to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant due to growth.
This positon is % in office. The role is considered to be a combination legal assistant / paralegal. Responsibilities : - Open new matters following the established File Opening Procedure.
- Calendar deadlines accurately, both in federal and state court, including the complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit, or events as necessary.
- Confirm calendared items the day before the event or with sufficient time in advance.- Maintain files efficiently.- Prepare binders for hearings.
- Assist in pulling case law from Westlaw (not research).- Coordinate court reporters for hearings.- Gather all necessary materials in preparation for hearings.
- File documents in court and serve opposing parties, following appropriate court filing procedures.- Proficient with Timeslips, Worldox, Office CourtMap, e-file, and cmecf.
- Schedule depositions, mediations, and other important dates.- Prepare airway bills for courier mailings as required (DHL, FedEx, etc.
Answer telephones promptly and professionally.- Work collaboratively with other legal assistants to handle rush or emergency tasks.
Ensure all pending emergency items are addressed by the end of the day, offering assistance to colleagues as needed.- Assist attorneys with travel arrangements (itineraries, air tickets, hotel, and vehicle reservations, etc.
Maintain the Firm calendar by scheduling trips or absences. Qualities : - Punctual and reliable.- Proactive; take initiative without waiting for instructions.
Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to tackle tasks.- Ability to meet deadlines consistently without excuses.- Familiarity with federal and state court rules, including those of the complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit.
Note : This is an in-office position; no remote work available.
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