Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Legal Assistant Litigation - Federal Court Experienced

Prestigious Law Firm in Downtown Miami is looking to hire an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary with complex commercial litigation experience in Federal Court required. They are looking for someone that takes initiative and has strong organizational skills. Candidates with at least 7 years of litigation experience will be considered.

Firm offers excellent benefits and salary, depending on experience. Immediate opportunity!

Legal Assistant Litigation - Job Duties

• Calendar deadlines correctly, both in federal and state court, including 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;
• Put binders together for hearings;
• Pull case law from Westlaw (not research);
• Arrange court reporters for hearings;
• Assist attorneys in gathering all materials needed in preparation of hearings;
• File documents in court and serve opposing parties, by following appropriate court filing procedures;
• Familiar with Timeslips, Worldox, Office 365 CourtMap, e-file, cmecf;
• Schedule depositions, mediations and other dates;
• Prepare airway bills for courier mailings, as required (DHL, FedEx, etc.);
• Answer telephones in a clear, prompt, courteous and professional manner;
• Work as a “team” with other legal assistants by offering to assist with any rush or emergency tasks;
• Ensure that at the end of the day all pending emergency items have been handled. Consult with other legal assistants to offer help, if necessary;
• Assist attorney(s) with their travel requirements (travel itineraries, air tickets, hotel and vehicle reservations, etc.
• Calendar trips or absences in the Firm calendar.

Legal Assistant Litigation - Requirements

• Be punctual and reliable;
• Be proactive (do not wait for attorneys to tell you what to do on a case);
• Have a “to-do” attitude;
• Be able to meet deadlines – no excuses;
• Know deadlines pursuant to federal and state court rules, including complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit.

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If you are interested in learning more about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Lilliana del Real with Legal Search Solutions.

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