Legal Assistant Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years' experience in litigation to join a leading law firm in Coral Gables, offering a full-time direct hire opportunity with a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities include calendar management, court communication, document management, and trial preparation. The position pays between $60,000 to $70,000 per year with benefits such as 401(k), dental and health insurance, and paid time off.
Job Description
Legal Assistant 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Miami, FL 33134 • Hybrid work We have an immediate need for a Legal practice Assistant at a leading law firm conveniently located in Coral Gables. This is a full time direct hire opportunity and offers a hybrid schedule.
Job Duties Include:
Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, Court events, etc. Contact Courts (confirm hearings, obtain dockets, e-filing procedures, etc.) and adjusters/clients as needed Schedule conference calls/meetings and handle scheduling, calendaring for their assigned team Open and close client files Associate and download documents, emails, and court filings into iManage document system Review invoices for payments and submit expense reports Prepare pleadings, discovery (requests and answers), e-filings to be filed (drafting and exhibits), and general correspondence Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit lists E-file legal documents in various courts (pleadings, motions, praecipes, etc.) Transcribe dictation and convert documents from PDF to
Word Qualifications:
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant Experience with Florida law Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service proofreading, time management, and organizational skills Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules) Ability to occasionally work over 35 hours per week to meet client demands High proficiency in MS Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management software
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift Monday to
Friday Experience:
Legal administrative: 5 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Miami, FL 33134 (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33134
