What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant position at Stearns Weaver Miller Professional Staff?
The Downtown Miami Office of Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A., is seeking an experienced full time Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The Legal Assistant will support multiple litigators in an administrative capacity, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined below. Learn more about us at stearnsweaver.com.
Responsibilities
- Format, edit, and proofread briefs, pleadings, correspondences, and other documents
- Prepare and organize notebooks, exhibits, and other documentation as assigned
- File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must)
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials
- Perform a variety of administrative functions such as, conflict checks, opening new matters, closing matters, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time, making travel arrangements, and assisting with business development and firm projects
- Organize, update, and maintain paper and electronic client files
- Prepare and maintain pleading indexes within the document management system
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling appointments and calendaring case deadlines
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and Zoom calls
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in litigation
- Experience with federal and state court procedures and e-filing requirements, including trial and appellate courts
- Excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
- Team player, willing to support other firm members
- Experience with Worksite/Filesite document management system
- Flexibility to work overtime during the week and weekend as needed
Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.