Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant - Miami - Immediate Need!!!

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing Trust and Estates practice group. This position will provide administrative support as well as legal support to a Partner and their legal team.  Candidate should be organized, detail oriented, and have a minimum of 3 years' experience working at a law firm. Email your resume to bpatten@ultimatestaffing.com to apply today! 

Your Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
• Proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy
• Coordinate meetings including videoconferences, conferences calls, equipment, and presentation materials
• Manage attorney contacts and calendar
• Manage attorney phones including incoming calls, messaging, transfers, and conference calls
• Process expense reports and check requests
• Billing - prepare invoices, create cover letters, and send out invoices
• Enter time for timekeeper and print reports as requested
• Run conflicts checks, create client files, and search and print reports
• Draft cover letters
• Process client packages
• All other administrative tasks as required

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience, preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, Power Point, and I Manage
• Demonstrated proficiency in document management and time entry systems
• Ability to prepare and execute electronic and paper court filings
• Exceptional organizational and file management skills a must
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Capable of handling confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

Email your resume to bpatten@ultimatestaffing.com to apply today! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To apply please email your resume to bpatten@ultimatestaffing.com

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000