A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for its Miami office. The candidate will work for two busy attorneys and therefore, Insurance Defense experience is required. This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to perform well within a team environment, and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel. Please note that this is an
ON-PREMISES
position - Remote work is NOT offered. Please do not apply if you do not currently reside in South Florida.
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 Federal and 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) Experience with Trial preparation Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skills Ability to work independently Case Management and Document management using Litify, iManage and 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 CSK offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability as well as long term care coverage, 401k, and more .
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