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The Firm's Miami office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the insurance coverage litigation team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently. Must have knowledge of eFiling procedures for Federal and State Courts. Additionally, excellent spelling and proofreading skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys/paralegals
• Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents
• Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
• Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
• Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings
• Calculating and inputting case related deadlines into firm's docketing program.
• Maintain electronic files for client matters
• Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
• Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
• Reception and office coordination duties
• Perform other administrative duties as they arise
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting
• High School diploma or GED required
• Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
• Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.
• Applicant must be detailed oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
• Must have experience with FileSite, iManage, or equivalent document management system

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