Seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant - Defense Practice

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, in its Miami office, seeks a Legal Assistant for the Litigation Practice Group. The role supports defense attorneys, handles case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and more.

Requires at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court exposure; strong communication and multitasking skills, plus proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and relevant case management and billing software.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court exposure.
• Experience collaborating with multiple attorneys and departments within a firm.
• Proficiency in MS Office, court filings, and billing systems is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage cases and perform conflict checks and billing tasks.
• Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents and correspondence.
• Schedule hearings and coordinate with attorneys and clients.
• Manage electronic and paper case files and reimbursements.
• Handle mail, calls, emails, and general office duties as needed.

Skills

Defense litigation exp

Multitask under pressure

Strong communication

Tools

iManage

Aderant

SmartTime

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, in its Miami office, seeks a Legal Assistant for the Litigation Practice Group. The role supports defense attorneys, handles case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and more.

Requires at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court exposure; strong communication and multitasking skills, plus proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and relevant case management and billing software.