Legal Assistant

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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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