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Job description
A boutique law firm in Coral Gables, FL is searching for a motivated and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate is organized and enjoys taking on diverse responsibilities. This is an in-office, full-time position, with room for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- File, organize, and manage electronic and hard copy files and documents.
- Receive and analyze court papers and filings; determine and calendar applicable deadlines.
- Coordinate and calendar meetings, conference calls, depositions, hearings, and other matters.
- Manage and direct incoming calls.
- Prepare hearing, meeting, mediation, and deposition binders and documents.
- Update internal indexes and other data entry.
- Manage case files through court programs (e.g., MyFLCourtAccess, CourtMAP, JACS, CMS, PACER, etc.).
- General administrative tasks, including filing, copying, and handling firm ingoing and outgoing mail.
- Provide other support to attorneys as needed
Qualifications and Skills
- At least one year of relevant work experience in a litigation practice (exceptions available for candidates with demonstrated work history and transferable skills)
- Associate degree or higher (exceptions available for candidates with demonstrated work history and transferable skills)
- Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure preferred
- Organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and professional
- Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficient in Adobe
- Strong research skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and handle diverse responsibilities
- Spanish speaker a plus, but not required
Compensation & Benefits*
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 12 days PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Performance-based annual bonuses and salary review
*Benefits available following applicable probationary period(s).
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