Legal Administrative Assistant - Corporate / Tax

Evolve Workforce Solutions; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected Am Law 200 firm in Miami as a Legal Assistant, where your expertise will support a dynamic Corporate and Tax team. This full-time, in-office role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-level administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced legal environment. You'll engage in a variety of responsibilities, from drafting legal documents to managing billing processes, all while benefiting from a supportive work culture that prioritizes career growth and mentorship. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and ready to thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship from attorneys

Access to training resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal assistant role.
• Experience in corporate or tax law is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with billing cycles and manage client files.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Client-Focused

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Typing Speed (60 wpm)

Education

5+ years of legal assistant experience

Law firm background

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Billing Software

Electronic Billing Platforms

Job description

Location : Miami, FL

Required Years of Experience : 5+

About the Role

Evolve Workforce Solutions is assisting a respected Am Law 200 law firm in Miami, FL, in hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support their Corporate and Tax practice groups. This is a full-time, in-office opportunity offering the chance to contribute to a dynamic legal team while delivering high-level administrative support to attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate is organized, client-focused, and skilled in handling complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. Prior experience supporting attorneys in corporate, tax, or transactional law is strongly preferred.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Career growth in a nationally ranked Am Law 200 firm with long-standing client relationships
• Supportive work culture and access to training and development resources
• Direct mentorship from attorneys in the Corporate and Tax practice areas

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread legal correspondence and documents using firm-approved templates and formatting standards
• Transcribe dictation, handwritten notes, and emails into polished work product
• Maintain and coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, and deadlines
• Enter and edit timekeeper billing entries using the firm’s internal software
• Assist with monthly billing cycles, including reviewing prebills and submitting electronic invoices
• Process attorney expense reports and manage vendor payments
• Open new client matters, initiate conflict checks, and maintain client files (both paper and electronic)
• Organize incoming legal documents, including emails and attachments
• Handle phone calls, take accurate messages, and coordinate conference calls and video meetings
• Provide overflow support as needed and actively contribute to team efforts
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client and firm-related matters

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of legal assistant or administrative experience; law firm background required
• Experience with corporate law, transactional matters, or tax law strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel); knowledge of billing software highly preferred
• Familiarity with electronic billing platforms and legal document formatting
• Typing speed of at least 60 wpm with strong grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and last-minute requests
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work overtime when needed

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 30 p.m.
• Flexibility for overtime based on workload or client needs

Ready to support a high-performing Corporate and Tax team in a nationally ranked Am Law 200 firm? Apply today and bring your legal support expertise to a firm that values professionalism, precision, and people.