Legal Practice Assistant Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Legal Practice Assistant needed in Miami, FL by Zenmid Solutions. This role involves providing administrative and legal support for litigation matters. Responsibilities include calendar management, court coordination, document preparation, trial support, and file management. Qualifications include 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience. Full-time contract role with a salary range of $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year, along with benefits such as dental, health, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off.
Job Description
Legal Practice Assistant Zenmid Solutions Miami, FL 33134 About the
Role:
Seeking an experienced Litigation Practice Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to partners, associates, and paralegals. This hybrid role requires in-depth knowledge of Florida civil litigation procedures, exceptional organizational skills, and the flexibility to work occasional overtime.
Key Responsibilities:
Calendar Management:
Track and manage critical litigation deadlines (discovery, court dates, hearings), ensuring timely compliance with state and federal rules.
Court & Client Coordination:
Liaise with courts to confirm hearings, obtain dockets, clarify e-filing protocols, and communicate with adjusters/clients as needed.
Document Preparation & E-Filing:
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence. Prepare and e-file legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.
Trial & Hearing Support:
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
File Management:
Open/close client matters, maintain organized digital files in iManage, and associate emails, court filings, and documents appropriately.
Administrative Support:
Schedule meetings/conference calls, transcribe dictation, process expense reports, review invoices, and convert/edit documents (PDF/Word).
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience, with expertise in Florida state and federal court procedures . Proficiency in e-filing systems, MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, iManage (or similar DMS), and Outlook. Strong attention to detail, with excellent proofreading, communication, and time-management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and work occasional extended hours.
Preferred Attributes:
Self-motivated team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Familiarity with billing software and expense reporting processes.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$55,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to
Friday Experience:
Legal Assistant:
5 years (Required) civil litigation: 3 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Miami, FL 33134 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Miami, FL 33134: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
