What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Boutique Recruiting?
A boutique commercial litigation and arbitration law firm in Miami, FL is searching for a highly skilled Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Legal Assistant to support a team of 13 attorneys with a wide range of legal tasks and case management responsibilities. They are ideally looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in litigation and arbitration, proficiency in legal software such as Timeslips, Worldox, Office 365, CourtMap, e-file, and cmecf, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to work. Candidates who are Spanish bilingual or hold a paralegal certificate are a big plus! This is the perfect opportunity for a proactive and reliable professional who wants to work at a firm with a warm, thoughtful and flexible work atmosphere that feels like a family. You can look forward to great benefits, employee lunches, celebrations for special occasions, job stability and so much more! If you are interested in finding out more about what this exciting opportunity has to offer you, we encourage you to apply today!
Commercial Litigation And Arbitration Assistant Requirements
Commercial Litigation And Arbitration Assistant Requirements
- 5 years of experience in litigation and arbitration litigation preferred
- Proficiency in Timeslips, Worldox, Office 365, CourtMap, e-file, and cmecf
- High School Diploma required - Bachelor s degree or paralegal certification is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- Manage a caseload of approximately 100 cases, including litigation, pre-litigation, demand letters, and settlement discussions
- Open new matters following established procedures
- Calendar deadlines correctly for federal and state courts, including complex business litigation
- Confirm and maintain calendared items
- Prepare binders for hearings and assist attorneys in gathering materials
- File court documents and serve opposing parties
- Schedule depositions, mediations, and other legal appointments
- Arrange court reporters and prepare airway bills for courier mailings
- Answer telephones professionally and courteously
- Collaborate with other legal assistants to manage rush or emergency tasks
- Assist with attorneys travel arrangements
- 100% employee medical coverage
- 401K plan
- 15 days PTO increasing with tenure
- Holidays off
- Thoughtful and warm office culture where employees are shown
- Family-like, flexible work atmosphere
- Free parking
- Employee lunches
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