Legal Assistant – Litigation- Miami, Florida

DarrowEverett LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DarrowEverett LLP in Miami, FL seeks a Legal Assistant - Litigation to support attorneys through all phases of litigation. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents, managing case files and calendars, and assisting with court filings and electronic submissions.

You will coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, schedule meetings and depositions, and help maintain deadlines and trial readiness.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of law and litigation processes, including familiarity with court rules and legal terminology.
• Experience drafting, formatting, proofreading, and organizing pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, courts, and attorneys.
• Administrative scheduling, file management, data entry, and proficient use of office software.
• Experience as a legal assistant or in similar litigation support roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and organize legal documents and pleadings.
• Manage case files and calendars, and assist with court filings and electronic submissions.
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and opposing counsel; schedule meetings and depositions.
• Help maintain accurate records and deadlines; draft correspondence and organize discovery materials.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearing logistics, and general administrative support.

Skills

Legal document prep

Litigation processes

Communication skills

Administrative support

E-filing familiarity

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Legal practice management tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Company Description

DarrowEverett LLP is a full-service law firm that provides practical, high-level legal counsel with a strong focus on client service, speed, and precision. The firm serves public and private companies, as well as individuals, across industries such as real estate, technology, private equity, solar and cleantech, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Its attorneys are recognized as business-minded problem solvers who combine legal expertise with an understanding of todays fast-paced markets. With deep experience in areas including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, business litigation, banking and finance, labor and employment, tax, family law, and trusts and estates, DarrowEverett offers comprehensive legal support. The firm maintains offices in major business hubs including Miami, FL, positioning team members to work with a wide range of sophisticated clients.

Role Description

The Legal Assistant - Litigation in Miami, Florida is a full-time, on-site role supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation. This position involves preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and pleadings, managing case files and calendars, and assisting with court filings and electronic document submission. The Legal Assistant will coordinate communications with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, schedule meetings and depositions, and help maintain accurate records and deadlines. Daily responsibilities also include general administrative support such as drafting correspondence, organizing discovery materials, and assisting with trial preparation and hearing logistics. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a solid understanding of law and litigation processes, including familiarity with court rules, procedures, and legal terminology.


• Candidates should possess skills in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and organizing pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.


• Candidates should possess strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, professional client interaction, and effective collaboration with attorneys and staff.


• Candidates should possess administrative assistance skills, including scheduling, file management, data entry, and efficient use of office software and legal practice management tools.


• Candidates should possess experience working as legal assistants or in similar legal support roles within a litigation practice.


• Additional beneficial qualifications include prior law firm or litigation experience, familiarity with e-filing systems, strong time-management abilities, and a detail-oriented approach to handling sensitive information.


• An associate's degree, paralegal or legal assistant certificate, or equivalent experience in a legal environment is preferred.