Overview
Litigation Legal Assistant Jobs in Miami Lakes, FL at Basulto Robbins & Associates, LLP
Job Duties:
- Assist lawyers and paralegals on day-to-day tasks relating to litigation
- Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials and conferences
- Administrative duties to include, but are not limited to, coordinating meetings, scheduling, answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining and organizing electronic case files, and updating files with case status and information
- Scheduling of hearings, pre-depositions, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events using a variety of ancillary systems and programs is required
- Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.
- Gathering and organizing records, documents and other materials
- Scheduling and Calendaring
Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:
- Must have at least 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant
- Familiarity with legal procedures & terminology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
- Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and calendaring
- Knowledge of the litigation process
- Knowledge of court procedures including, but not limited to Florida E-Filing (ECF)
- Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Case Management and Document management using Anva, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe. E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and staying calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem-solving skills. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record
NO AGENCIES OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE.
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Basulto Robbins & Associates, LLP
Location: Miami Lakes, FL
