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A national law firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their firm in their Coral Gables office, with a focus on general civil litigation defense, particularly in the area of tort law and defense of first party litigation.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of general civil litigation defense.
- File legal documents with Florida Courts in accordance with local rules.
- Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
- Manage and track expenses.
- Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
- Review and summarize case documentation.
- Provide litigation support, as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization, preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
- Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, 4 days on-site in our Coral Gables office.
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