Legal Staff Paralegal in Miami, FL

Law Firm

Miami, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Miami, FL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- E-filing experience in Florida, both State and Federal court
- Familiarity with civil and arbitration procedures/filings
- Maintain attorneys' calendars by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
- Communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
- Proofread and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
- Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
- Open and close legal files
- Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
- Manage heavy document organization
- Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
- Assist multiple attorneys
- Prepare for trial

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in general liability and/or insurance defense
- Experience supporting 3 or more attorneys or managing a case load of at least 100 cases
- High level of computer competency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and iManage document file system

Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be a team player
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
- Ability to multi-task independently
- Professional and pleasant demeanor
- Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets is essential
- Ability to work 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 . to 5:00 .
- Candidate must live in the greater Tampa, Miami, or Boca Raton areas

Salary Information:
- Competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
- Benefits include insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life), a flexible spending account, a 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, sick time, paid holidays, a flexible work-from-home policy, and a referral program