LEGAL ASSISTANT / SECRETARY / PARALEGAL

LEGAL ASSISTANT / SECRETARY / PARALEGAL

Location: Miami, Florida, 33131

A client of ours is searching for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Secretary to join theirlegal team! The candidate would be responsible for calendaring, filing, mail, court andelectronic filings, communicating with clients, managing schedules among other tasks.Competitive salary and benefits including health care, retirement and other benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter withsalary requirements to: percy@nowhiringu.com

Duties:

Assists with taking complex cases from inception through trial.

Analyzes documents.

Summarizes deposition transcripts.

Prepares, reviews, and drafts standard correspondence and other legal

documents.

Maintains attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings and

appointments.

Handles court filings.

Reads and sorts all incoming mail, as well as profiles scanned mail, faxes, hand deliveries and outgoing mail.

Opens files, requests conflict of interest checks and prepares new matter

reports/retainer letters.

Pulls cases from legal database per the attorneys request.

Prepares index for files to be closed.

Prepares documents to produce in electronic document database format.

Processes and uploads documents into electronic document review platforms.

Maintains and organizes document production into electronic document

database for review and organization of case.

Prepares demonstrative exhibits, timelines and charts for attorneys use in court.

Prepares trial materials and presentations of exhibits for use in court.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to

communicate effectively, both orally and written

Ability to multi-task

Works well under pressure and meets deadlines

Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Court Systems

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word

Familiarity with E-filing procedures

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment