Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Legal Assistant | Litigation | Miami A full-service law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Litigation Practice Group in the Miami office. Essential Functions Experience 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. Must have strong knowledge of Federal and State court rules of procedure, including understanding the requirements to calculate deadlines. Schedule hearings and appointments in coordination with the attorneys. Effective oral and written communication skills are essential for drafting and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments. Knowledge 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. Managing electronic and paper case files. Handle incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence-answer, screen, direct, and place telephone calls and emails. Physical attendance and punctuality at the workplace. Other duties may be assigned as needed Skills and Technology Must have at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court experience. Experience working with multiple attorneys is required. Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints. Ability to effectively balance multiple assignments and workflow from various attorneys. Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities and high volume is crucial. Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through required. Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required. Knowledge of iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM) #J-18808-Ljbffr