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A national law firm has an for a full-time litigation practice assistant for their Coral Gables, Florida practice. This is a hybrid position and candidate is required to have experience in Florida Law. Will provide reliable support to partners, associates, and paralegals within the practice.

Responsibilities

Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, Court events, etc.Contact Courts (confirm hearings, obtain dockets, e-filing procedures, etc.) and adjusters/clients as neededSchedule conference calls/meetings and handle scheduling, calendaring for their assigned teamOpen and close client filesAssociate and download documents, emails, and court filings into iManage document systemReview invoices for payments and submit expense reportsPrepare pleadings, discovery (requests and answers), e-filings to be filed (drafting and exhibits), and general correspondenceAssist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit listsE-file legal documents in various courts (pleadings, motions, praecipes, etc.)Transcribe dictation and convert documents from PDF to Word

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a litigation legal assistantExcellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service proofreading, time management, and organizational skillsSolid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)Ability to occasionally work over 35 hours per week to meet client demandsHigh proficiency in MS Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management software

Firm offers an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) and medical.

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