Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Miami, United States Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Miami office of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP, has an immediate need for a legal assistant/receptionist. This position requires an experienced, well-organized and independent individual to provide support to the attorneys at a busy defense law firm. In-office Mondays through Fridays. All resume submissions will be kept confidential.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Processes intake form at case inception.
  • Creates and maintains case files.
  • Processes incoming documents, including but not limited to, mail and emails, and distributes to the required parties. Scans all incoming correspondence and ensures they are saved in the proper folder with the correct naming convention.
  • Prepares outgoing documents, including but not limited to drafting, proofreading, revising and redacting.
  • Performs general clerical and administrative duties.
  • Handles electronic filing with federal and state courts and numerous arbitration forums.
  • Communicates with outside parties regarding case-related needs.
  • Calendars and schedules case-related events (depositions, mediations, etc.), as needed.
  • Handles reception duties, including, but not limited to, taking/transferring calls, greeting visitors and receiving/distributing mail.
  • Assists with overflow work and other projects, as needed.

Position Skills and Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Strong technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize to successfully complete multiple assignments
  • Availability for overtime, as needed
  • Knowledge of FL Court rules
  • Professional demeanor and detail oriented work manner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Educational Requirements and Compensation

  • Associates Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Salary commensurate with experience and skills

 

Company DescriptionWinget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.Company DescriptionWinget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP (“WSS”) is a nationally recognized law firm founded three decades ago. WSS has offices in New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Stamford, CT; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. WSS is an industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors. WSS also defends Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.

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