Legal Assistant Litigation

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Legal Assistant - Defense Litigation DADELAND

Growing Law Firm in Miami is looking to hire a Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join their team. They are looking for someone that takes initiative and has strong organizational skills. Candidates with at least 2-3 years of experience will be considered. Insurance defense experience a plus

Firm offers excellent benefits and salary, depending on experience. Great opportunity

Legal Assistant Defense Litigation - Job Duties:

• Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
• Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc.
• Scan and save all documents
• Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
• Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
• Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
• Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
• Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
• Set up conference room(s) for client meetings

Legal Assistant Defense Litigation - Requirements:

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience
• Working knowledge of Civil procedures and Federal Court required
• Excellent computer skills; including Word, Excel & Outlook (Power Point is a plus)
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, team player and the ability to multitask
• Working knowledge of court rules, procedures, deadlines, e-filing and production of legal documents
• Ability to accurately maintain files and calendaring

Similar Job Titles:

• Litigation Legal Assistant
• Paralegal Insurance Defense
• Litigation Legal Secretary
• Litigation Paralegal
• Legal Assistant Insurance Defense
• Insurance Defense Legal Secretary

If you are interested in learning more about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Lilliana del Real with Legal Search Solutions at Lillidr@TopLawJobs.com

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