What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced and dynamic litigation team located in Miami, FL. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters and be able to manage a high-volume caseload with professionalism and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- File documents in both state and federal courts, including proficiency in electronic filing systems (e-filing)
- Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, and client meetings
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, and trials
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
- Assist with trial preparation including trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness coordination
- Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings as needed
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other third parties
- Track billable time in compliance with firm and client requirements
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- File documents in both state and federal courts, including proficiency in electronic filing systems (e-filing)
- Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, and client meetings
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, and trials
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
- Assist with trial preparation including trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness coordination
- Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings as needed
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other third parties
- Track billable time in compliance with firm and client requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in commercial litigation
- Must have experience with state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and court e-filing platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines under pressure
- Team-oriented with a proactive and professional attitude
- Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in commercial litigation
- Must have experience with state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and court e-filing platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines under pressure
- Team-oriented with a proactive and professional attitude
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience. Includes benefits package (medical, dental, 401(k), PTO, etc.).
