Legal Assistant

Position: Legal Assistant (Conflict Checks) Location: Miami - Hybrid Position Overview If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and strong attention to detail, join our growing defense litigation practice group. This hybrid role handles conflict checks and opens new case files. Job Requirements A minimum of one year of civil defense litigation experience. Experience with conflict checks, opening new case files, calendaring, docketing, and interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, drafting basic pleadings, and legal correspondence. Computer skills: basic knowledge of computer operation, internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software; Microsoft products preferred; ability to type and operate office equipment. Self‑motivated and a self‑starter. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members. Detail‑oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness. Proactive and self‑motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team. Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required. Job Responsibilities Assist attorneys and staff by conducting thorough conflict checks to ensure compliance with ethical standards and firm policies. Manage intake by accurately opening new case files, maintaining organized records, and supporting smooth onboarding of clients and matters. Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties. Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio a plus. What We Offer Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience. Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary. Hybrid or remote work environment. Flexible work hours. Medical insurance through Cigna Healthcare with multiple plans; partial employee cost covered; mental health services free with no copays. Optional dental & vision insurance. Optional voluntary life and disability insurance. Optional voluntary accident insurance. Optional critical illness insurance. Optional cancer insurance. Optional hospitalization insurance. Optional health savings account. Optional flexible spending account. 401k after one calendar year of employment. Paid time off (PTO) to support overall well‑being. Collegial work environment. We are not currently accepting resumes or inquiries from outside recruiters or agencies. Equal Opportunity Employer Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr