Legal Secretary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. in Miami is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a prestigious international law firm in downtown Miami, ensuring smooth attorney practice and effective case management.

The role requires 6+ years in litigation and federal e-filing, with strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Outlook and Word. You will manage calendars, filings, and document preparation within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in commercial litigation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Experience with E-filing in State and Federal Court.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Prepare, review and draft standard correspondence and other legal documents
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Maintain attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings, and appointments
• Read and sort incoming mail, as well as profile scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries, and outgoing mail
• Open files, request conflict of interest checks and prepare new matter reports/retainer letters
• Prepare index for files to be closed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Prestigious International Law Firm in Downtown Miami is looking to hire an experienced Legal Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the attorney's practice and effective case management. Wonderful opportunity to join a great Team! 6+ years minimum of Litigation and Federal E-Filing/PACER experience required.

Job Duties:

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Prepare, review and draft standard correspondence and other legal documents
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Maintain attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings, and appointments
• Read and sort incoming mail, as well as profile scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries, and outgoing mail
• Open files, request conflict of interest checks and prepare new matter reports/retainer letters
• Prepare index for files to be closed

Requirements:

• 6+ years proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in commercial litigation
• Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Experience with E-filing in State and Federal Court
• Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Court Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word

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