Job Description

Experienced Legal Assistant Required for Complex Commercial Litigation Role

A prestigious law firm in downtown Miami seeks a skilled legal assistant to support the smooth operation of its attorney practice and effective case management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office efficiency
• Prepare, review, and draft standard correspondence and other legal documents
• Monitor deadlines and manage calendars
• Maintain attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings, and appointments
• Read and sort incoming mail, as well as profile scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries, and outgoing mail
• Open files, request conflict of interest checks, and prepare new matter reports/retainer letters
• Prepare indices for files to be closed

Requirements:

• 8+ years of proven experience as a legal assistant or secretary in complex commercial litigation
• Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and effective communication both orally and written
• Familiarity with e-filing procedures
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal court systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a dynamic team and further develop their expertise in complex commercial litigation.