Federal Litigation Legal Assistant - Dynamic Commercial

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Miami is seeking a experienced Legal Assistant for its Litigation Practice Group. The role requires handling case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and more in a mid-to large-sized firm environment. You will schedule hearings, draft and proofread legal documents, and manage expenses and billing across multiple attorneys. Strong MS Office and billing software proficiency is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant.
• Experience coordinating with multiple attorneys across matters.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State court rules and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and law firm billing/case-management software.

Responsibilities

• Handle case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and related tasks.
• Schedule hearings and appointments with attorneys.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Track firm, attorney, and client expenses and process reimbursements.
• Assist with client billing and entering narratives; deliver bills in electronic and paper formats.
• Manage electronic and paper case files; handle mail and calls.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Federal & State court knowledge

Multi-attorney coordination

Time management under pressure

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Billing software familiarity

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

SmartTime

Aderant

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Miami is seeking a experienced Legal Assistant for its Litigation Practice Group. The role requires handling case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and more in a mid-to large-sized firm environment. You will schedule hearings, draft and proofread legal documents, and manage expenses and billing across multiple attorneys. Strong MS Office and billing software proficiency is essential for success.