Legal Assistant or Paralegal

BEST Workforce Partners is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal for a client based in Coral Gables, FL. The open role is for an on-site Legal Assistant or Paralegal at a law firm in Coral Gables, FL. The ideal candidate will be the backbone of the day-to-day case work: keeping calendars and deadlines on track, preparing and filing documents accurately. Tasks may include but are not limited to: Calendar and deadlines: Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, and track court deadlines so nothing is missed. Client contact: Serve as a courteous first point of contact — answer calls, conduct initial intake, gather documents, etc. Case files: Open, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring documents are complete, correctly named, and easy to retrieve. Administrative support: Handle mail, scanning, copying; and assist with billing time entries, as needed. Qualifications Candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to grammar and detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, and comfort learning case-management software. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize competing tasks, and work with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion. Preferences Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or in an office administrative role is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr