Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Performance-based annual bonuses

Benefits after probation

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Coral Gables, FL seeks a motivated and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our growing team. This in-office, full-time position offers room for growth and a variety of responsibilities within a boutique law firm setting.

Responsibilities include managing files, calendaring deadlines, coordinating meetings and depositions, handling calls, and supporting attorneys with research and document preparation. Florida civil procedure familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant work experience in a litigation practice.
• Associate degree or higher (exceptions for transferable skills).
• Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and professional.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Adobe.
• Strong research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Spanish speaker a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• File, organize, and manage electronic and hard copy files and documents.
• Receive and analyze court papers and filings; calendar applicable deadlines.
• Coordinate and calendar meetings, conference calls, depositions, hearings, and other matters.
• Manage and direct incoming calls.
• Prepare hearing, meeting, mediation, and deposition binders and documents.
• Update internal indexes and data entry.
• Manage case files through court programs (e.g., MyFLCourtAccess, CourtMAP, JACS, CMS, PACER, etc.).
• General administrative tasks, including filing, copying, and handling firm ingoing and outgoing mail.
• Provide other support to attorneys as needed.

Skills

One year litigation experience

Organized

Detail-oriented

Punctual

Professional

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Strong research skills

Excellent written and oral skills

Spanish a plus

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

MyFLCourtAccess

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Job descriptionA boutique law firm in Coral Gables, FL is searching for a motivated and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate is organized and enjoys taking on diverse responsibilities. This is an in-office, full-time position, with room for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• File, organize, and manage electronic and hard copy files and documents.
• Receive and analyze court papers and filings; determine and calendar applicable deadlines.
• Coordinate and calendar meetings, conference calls, depositions, hearings, and other matters.
• Manage and direct incoming calls.
• Prepare hearing, meeting, mediation, and deposition binders and documents.
• Update internal indexes and other data entry.
• Manage case files through court programs (e.g., MyFLCourtAccess, CourtMAP, JACS, CMS, PACER, etc.).
• General administrative tasks, including filing, copying, and handling firm ingoing and outgoing mail.
• Provide other support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least one year of relevant work experience in a litigation practice (exceptions available for candidates with demonstrated work history and transferable skills)
• Associate degree or higher (exceptions available for candidates with demonstrated work history and transferable skills)
• Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure preferred
• Organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and professional
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient in Adobe
• Strong research skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and handle diverse responsibilities
• Spanish speaker a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• *Salary commensurate with experience
• *12 days PTO
• *Paid Holidays
• *Medical Insurance
• *Performance-based annual bonuses and salary review
• *Benefits available following applicable probationary period(s).

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)