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Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Secretary for our client's firm in Miami, FL.

Assists with taking complex cases from inception through trial. Analyzes documents. Summarizes deposition transcripts. Prepares, reviews, and drafts standard correspondence and other legal documents. Maintains attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings and appointments. Handles court filings. Reads and sorts incoming mail, as well as profiles scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries and outgoing mail. Opens files, requests conflict of interest checks and prepares new matter reports/retainer letters. Pulls cases from legal database per the attorney's request. Prepares index for files to be closed. Prepares documents to produce in electronic document database format. Processes and uploads documents into electronic document review platforms. Maintains and organizes document production into electronic document database for review and organization of case. Prepares demonstrative exhibits, timelines and charts for attorneys' use in court. Prepares trial materials and presentations of exhibits for use in court. Qualifications:

At least 3 + years of relevant experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written Ability to multi-task Works well under pressure and meets deadlines Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Court Systems Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word Familiarity with E-filing procedures Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment