Litigation Legal Assistant | Fast-Paced, On-Site Miami

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

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.