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Legal Assistant

Legal Search Solutions, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


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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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