Dynamic Paralegal & Legal Assistant — Family Law Support

Simpson & Mena P A; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Simpson & Mena, P.A. is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing team in Miami, FL.

This role supports attorneys with complex calendaring, hearings, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, detail orientation, and time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in computers and business software.
• Prior experience in family law and/or immigration litigation strongly preferred.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Genuine interest in the legal profession and long-term career commitment.

Responsabilités

• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and conference calls.
• Maintain heavy calendaring and manage high-volume phone communications.
• Coordinate dates and logistics with opposing counsel.
• Arrange court reporters, videographers, and interpreters for hearings and depositions.
• Prepare and draft notices including Notices of Hearing, Depositions, and Mediations.
• Provide administrative support and assist secretarial staff with projects and tasks.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Sort, process, and send incoming and outgoing mail.
• Initiate, answer, and properly route all phone calls.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Independent worker

Proficiency with software

Formation

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Simpson & Mena, P.A. is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing team in Miami, FL.

This role supports attorneys with complex calendaring, hearings, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, detail orientation, and time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.