Litigation Legal Assistant-I

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.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to work in our client's Insurance Litigation Practice Group in Miami, FL.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Candidates will be considered only with at least 5+ years working in a law firm as a Litigation legal assistant.
• Strong technical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. This position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints.
• Responsible for case management of active files, including reviewing documents for accuracy, scheduling and docketing requests, compiling documents for preparation of analyses, and electronic files.
• Physical attendance and punctuality at the place of work.
• Performs additional duties as instructed and assigned.

• Knowledge of court filing and scheduling procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and business English;
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and adjust to changing priorities as needed
• Ability to deal effectively with candidates, attorneys' and co-workers
• Ability to type at 70 words per minute
• Ability to lift and move 10 lbs
• Active listening, reading, service orientation, coordination, and social perceptiveness
• Knowledge of office skills such as data entry, filing, phone etiquette, and composition of simple business letters
• Ability to organize time efficiently among a variety of duties

• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Federal and State court electronic filing, knowledge of Imanage/FileSite, a plus
• Hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with the flexibility to work extra hours as needed
• 5 plus years of previous law firm experience in Litigation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal skills, business English spelling and grammar
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and adjust to changing priorities
• Friendly, cooperative manner and good team spirit
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments