Litigation Admin Assistant - Trial Support

Wilson Elser; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Miami Office. This role supports a team of attorneys, coordinating filings, documents, and trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in defense litigation, strong organizational skills, and expertise in Microsoft Office. Join a nationwide firm that values collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings.
• Familiarity with State and Federal court rules including e-filing requirements.
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment supporting multiple attorneys.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional interaction.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal filing, format documents, pull exhibits, proofread, and redact as needed.
• E-file court documents in various state and federal courts.
• Open new matters and assist in processing case closures.
• Assist attorney with trial preparation and coordination of witnesses/experts for trial.
• Manage and organize legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Miami Office. This role supports a team of attorneys, coordinating filings, documents, and trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in defense litigation, strong organizational skills, and expertise in Microsoft Office. Join a nationwide firm that values collaboration and client service.