Legal Assistant

Milber Makris Plousadis Seiden; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental options

Vision options

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Options

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP in Miami, FL is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. The role requires strong organization, multitasking, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required. Responsibilities include calendar management, drafting and editing legal documents, coordinating with clients and opposing counsel, and maintaining case files with

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ prior legal assistant experience in a law office.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel; proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent typing, grammar and computer skills.
• Knowledge of defense litigation and experience with electronic filings in State and Federal Courts.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management
• Scheduling depositions, court appearances, hearings, conferences, meetings, adjournments, response dates, etc.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as discovery, notices, affidavits, subpoenas and other routine legal documents
• Editing legal documents for accuracy
• Preparation of reports for insurance carriers
• Assist with document productions and redactions
• Assist with preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binders
• Assist with retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of records
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with support services, opposing law firms and courts
• Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systems
• Entering and managing information in databases and spreadsheets
• Updating attorney case lists

Skills

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Typing

Grammar

Communication

Defense litigation knowledge

Electronic filings

Tools

Document management systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' prior legal assistant experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role is based in our Miami, Florida office. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus but is not mandatory.

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years’ prior legal assistant experience in a law office.
• Preparing, editing, proofreading, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel & Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent typing, grammar and computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures
• Knowledge of defense litigation
• Proficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal Courts

Primary job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Calendar management
• Scheduling depositions, court appearances, hearings, conferences, meetings, adjournments, response dates, etc.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as discovery, notices, affidavits, subpoenas and other routine legal documents.
• Proficiency editing legal documents and ensuring accuracy
• Preparation of reports for insurance carriers
• Assist with document productions and redactions
• Assist with preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binders
• Assist with retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of records
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with support services, opposing law firms and courts
• Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systems
• Entering and managing information in databases and spreadsheets.
• Updating attorney case lists

Summary

As a Legal Assistant, you will support attorneys in managing case files and ensuring the smooth operation of the law office. Your core skills in litigation, document review, and legal administrative tasks will be essential for preparing legal documents and maintaining case management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, will aid in your daily responsibilities. With your attention to detail and organizational skills, you will contribute significantly to the efficiency of the legal team and the overall success of our practice.

MMP&S Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Options
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance