Litigation Legal Assistant

\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca id=\"myCustomID\" href=\""\u003ETo Apply for this Job Click Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA full-service law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Litigation Practice Group in the Miami office.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEssential Functions:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience working in a mid- to large-sized firm and collaborating with various departments across the firm to handle multiple responsibilities, including case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and more.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust have strong knowledge of Federal and State court rules of procedure, including understanding the requirements to calculate deadlines.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESchedule hearings and appointments in coordination with the attorneys.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEffective oral and written communication skills are essential for drafting and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKnowledge and ability to participate in client billing, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, and delivering bills to clients in both electronic and paper formats.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EManaging electronic and paper case files.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHandle incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence-answer, screen, direct, and place telephone calls and emails.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPhysical attendance and punctuality at the workplace.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOther duties may be assigned as needed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERequired Skills\/Abilities:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust have at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court experience.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience in working with multiple attorneys is required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to effectively balance multiple assignments and workflow from various attorneys.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities and high volume is crucial. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through required. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEffective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKnowledge of iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\""\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ffffff\"\u003E1473285_1793053350\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca id=\"otherId\" href=\""\u003ETo Apply for this Job Click Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E