Legal Assistant

Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Huck Gonzalez is seeking a highly dependable Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our fast-paced, multi-office law firm. This in-office role in Coral Gables requires strong organization, responsiveness, and ownership of work, including calendar management, drafting and formatting documents, and maintaining case files.

You will coordinate e-filings, monitor communications, and ensure timely follow-up with attorneys, clients, and court personnel, while upholding accuracy and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or professional office.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Draft and format correspondence and legal documents.
• Maintain and organize case files.
• Coordinate e-filings.
• Monitor communications and ensure timely follow-up.
• Liaise with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

E-filing systems

Job description

Lawson Huck Gonzalez is seeking a highly dependable Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our fast-paced, multi-office law firm. This is an in-office position in Coral Gables and is best suited for someone who is organized, responsive, and takes full ownership of their work. The role includes managing multiple attorney calendars and deadlines, drafting and formatting correspondence and legal documents, maintaining case files, coordinating e-filings, monitoring incoming communications, and ensuring timely follow-up with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm or professional office
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., in-office.