Litigation Admin Pro: Trial Prep & E-File Expert

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO plan

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Miami is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, national-law-firm setting. The role involves drafting and filing documents, e-filing in state and federal courts, and assisting with trial preparation and calendar management.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-filing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings.
• Familiarity with State and Federal court rules, including e-filing requirements.
• 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.
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with attorneys and clients.
• A 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.
• Assisting attorney with trial preparation and coordinating 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

Defense litigation experience

Time management

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

MS Office

E-filing

Document drafting

Job description

Wilson Elser in Miami is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, national-law-firm setting. The role involves drafting and filing documents, e-filing in state and federal courts, and assisting with trial preparation and calendar management.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and e-filing.