Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/

Résumé du poste

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Miami, FL office. The role focuses on administrative and litigation support, including electronic filing, service, and document management.

The ideal candidate has e-filing and e-serving in Florida state and federal courts, proficiency with MS One and Litify, and strong organizational and communication skills to assist attorneys and maintain meticulous case files.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Experience e-filing and e-serving in Florida state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and federal CM/ECF filing.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, format, e-file, and e-serve documents in Florida state and federal courts.
• Ensure timely filing and service of pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Utilize MS One and Litify to manage case documents.
• Assist attorneys with pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Maintain electronic case files and calendar deadlines.
• Coordinate electronic service of documents to opposing counsel.

Connaissances

E-filing

E-serving

Litigation support

Document management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Outils

MS One

Litify

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm and the largest minority owned law firm in the United States, is seeking an experiencedLegal Assistant to join our Miami, FL office. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters, with a strong emphasis on electronic filing, electronic service, and document management.

The ideal candidate will have experiencee-filing and e-serving documents in both Florida state and federal courts, along with proficiency in legal document management systems. Experience withMS One and Litify is strongly preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, e-file, and e-serve legal documents in Florida state and federal courts
• Ensure accurate and timely filing and service of pleadings, motions, notices, discovery documents, and other litigation materials
• Utilize MS One and Litify to manage, organize, retrieve, and distribute case-related documents
• Assist attorneys with preparing pleadings, correspondence, discovery documents, and other legal materials
• Maintain electronic case files and ensure documents are properly saved, labeled, and accessible
• Monitor court dockets, filing confirmations, and service notifications
• Calendar and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other litigation-related events
• Coordinate electronic service of documents to opposing counsel and other parties
• Assist with scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding case-related matters
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable court filing requirements
• Provide general administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary in a law firm environment
• Experience e-filing and e-serving documents in both Florida state and federal courts required
• Familiarity with Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and federal CM/ECF filing procedures
• Experience with MS One and Litify strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of legal document preparation, formatting, filing, and service procedures
• Experience maintaining electronic case files and utilizing legal document management systems
• Familiarity with civil litigation procedures and court deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while providing reliable support to attorneys and legal teams
• Professional, dependable, and client-service oriented

What We Offer

QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.