Legal Assistant
We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Miami, Florida. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to support a busy insurance defense law firm with personal injury defense cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience providing administrative and legal support within a litigation environment while demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.<br>• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings to support litigation attorneys.<br>• Prepare accurate and detail-oriented legal correspondence and documentation.<br>• File legal documents electronically with State and Federal Courts using e-filing systems.<br>• Manage electronic filing systems, sorting and categorizing correspondence, records, and other legal documents.<br>• Submit invoices for payment and maintain attorney calendars to ensure efficient workflow.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and other legal software tools to perform daily tasks effectively.<br>• Handle e-courtesy filings across various counties in the state.<br>• Assist attorneys in delivering high-quality legal support and uphold firm standards.<br>• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines in all legal filings.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in insurance defense or personal injury defense.<br>• Proficiency in e-filing systems and electronic document management.<br>• Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling for legal proceedings.<br>• Expertise in drafting legal correspondence and documents with attention to detail.<br>• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software such as PerfectLaw.<br>• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of accuracy.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.<br>• Proven organizational skills and experience managing filing systems in a legal environment.
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- Miami, FL
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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21.85 - 23.00 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Miami, Florida. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to support a busy insurance defense law firm with personal injury defense cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience providing administrative and legal support within a litigation environment while demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.<br>• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings to support litigation attorneys.<br>• Prepare accurate and detail-oriented legal correspondence and documentation.<br>• File legal documents electronically with State and Federal Courts using e-filing systems.<br>• Manage electronic filing systems, sorting and categorizing correspondence, records, and other legal documents.<br>• Submit invoices for payment and maintain attorney calendars to ensure efficient workflow.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and other legal software tools to perform daily tasks effectively.<br>• Handle e-courtesy filings across various counties in the state.<br>• Assist attorneys in delivering high-quality legal support and uphold firm standards.<br>• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines in all legal filings.
- 2025-10-20T23:48:44Z