Corporate Legal Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Law Firm Seeking Experienced Corporate Legal Assistant in Miami, FL

Overview:

- Full-service commercial law firm in Florida seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions and securities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
- Equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities:

- Format, type, and proof complex legal documents using CompareRite or other redlining applications.
- Manage internal and client deadlines.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, minutes of meetings, and other legal documents from written, oral, and dictated sources.
- Maintain and properly close and/or purge files; scan and file Firm and Client correspondence and legal documents into I-Manage.
- Prepare new business records, engagement letters.
- Input and edit attorney's time and review pre-bills.
- Schedule meetings and make travel arrangements.
- Answer telephone, distribute messages; set up conference calls; send and receive emails and faxes; resolve issues as needed; open, sort, and distribute mail.
- Reconcile expense reimbursements; process check and petty cash requests.
- Maintain attorney's calendars; schedule inside and outside meetings; reserve conference rooms; order food and/or refreshments.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience in Corporate.
- Excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills required.
- Must pay close attention to detail and be extremely organized.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
- Must be punctual and reliable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Flexibility to work overtime.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016, including Excel, Outlook, and advanced knowledge of Word functions.
- Familiarity with using an electronic document management system, such as I-Manage.

Working at Stearns Weaver Miller:

- Full-time position based in Downtown Miami office.
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
- Fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity for growth and development within the firm.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

How to Apply:

- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
- No phone calls or emails, please.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status.

About Stearns Weaver Miller:

- Full-service commercial law firm serving clients throughout Florida.
- Known for our expertise in mergers & acquisitions and securities.
- Committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.
- Learn more about us at .

responsibilities

format, type and proof complex legal documents using comparerite or other redlining applications
manage internal and client deadlines
prepare and edit correspondence, minutes of meetings and other legal documents from written, oral and dictated sources
maintain and properly close and/or purge files; scan and file firm and client correspondence and legal documents into i-manage
prepare new business records, engagement letters
input and edit attorney's time and review pre-bills
schedule meetings and make travel arrangements
answer telephone, distribute messages; set up conference calls; send and receive emails and faxes; resolve issues as needed; open, sort and distribute mail
reconcile expense reimbursements; process check and petty cash requests
maintain attorney's calendars; schedule inside and outside meetings; reserve conference rooms; order food and/or refreshments

qualifications

minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience in corporate
must have excellent proofreading, document formatting and redlining skills
must pay close attention to detail and be extremely organized
excellent written and oral communication skills
high degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
must be punctual and reliable
ability to work in a fast paced team environment
flexibility to work overtime
microsoft office 2016 knowledge with excel, outlook and advance knowledge of word functions
familiarity with using an electronic document management system, such as i-manage


stearns weaver miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws

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