Job Description

Boutique civil litigation law firm in Miami Beach seeking a legal assistant/receptionist. This role\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate ongoing projects and monitor and provide reports regarding cases, matters, hearings, trials, and/or meetings
• Provide support to attorneys, including but not limited to organizing, reviewing, summarizing, and drafting documents
• Interact with client contacts for information, document, and witness information gathering, evaluation, and assessment as needed for investigation and discovery process
• Perform daily case management tasks, including organizing and saving key case correspondence, pleadings, discovery, expert materials, and client documents
• Perform basic research of court rules, cases, companies or individuals
• Promote effective and best work practices and work as a team member
• Tracking and maintaining deadlines and calendars for attorneys
• Interact with external entities, such as government agencies, witnesses, corporations, and other law firms to gather information and data
• Schedule court reporters
• E-filing court documents
• Maintain case files both online and in hard-copy, by organizing and labeling documents and filing as appropriate
• Answer all telephone calls to office and direct them to the proper recipient
• Arrive promptly at or before 9am daily to ensure that office is open and operating
• Assist with the entry to monthly billing and creation of invoices

Requirements & Responsibilities: The ideal candidates should have the following experience and skills:

• 1+ years of related experience working in a law firm or office, preferably civil litigation
• Spoken/Written fluency in both English and Spanish
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Zoom teleconferencing
• Verbal and written communication with partners, associates, staff and clients, as well as outside vendors, opposing counsel and other parties
• Attention to detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and strong organizational skills;
• Professional and courteous demeanor

About the Firm: The firm is comprised of 3 attorneys who primarily handle Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Business, and Personal Injury lawsuits in both state and federal courts. The firm\'s legal assistant is the first line and support person on most non-attorney matters. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task effectively, good customer service skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, and must be bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish. Candidates who can start immediately will be given preference. The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately upon hire. Pay and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience and industry standards. For qualified candidates with limited experience but desire to learn, training will be offered. Benefits include health insurance and free parking in proximity to the firm\'s offices. Resume and Cover Letter strongly preferred. Please provide hourly pay requirements with your response. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Beach, FL 33139: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance