Friedman Williams
Administrative Legal Assistant Miami FL
The Miami Office is looking for a skilled Administrative Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.
Responsibilities
Strong document management: format documents using Styles, create Table of Contents, Table of Authorities and miscellaneous documents Summarize cases and prepare reports for attorneys and clients Conduct research, investigate facts and inform attorneys Draft, proofread and prepare legal documents such as audits and pleadings Prepare and file documents with courts Maintain high volume of client files (paper and electronic) Track and update case databases with status and pertinent case information Manage records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions efficiently Index and update pleadings and discovery binders Managing calendars, coordinate attorney and client meetings and make travel arrangements for lawyers Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices Redact information from documents Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and prepare trial exhibits Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation firm Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in e-Filing Must be able to work independently, anticipate work needs, be hands-on and proactive Must be flexible and able to work beyond regular work schedule on short notice Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc. Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
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Strong document management: format documents using Styles, create Table of Contents, Table of Authorities and miscellaneous documents Summarize cases and prepare reports for attorneys and clients Conduct research, investigate facts and inform attorneys Draft, proofread and prepare legal documents such as audits and pleadings Prepare and file documents with courts Maintain high volume of client files (paper and electronic) Track and update case databases with status and pertinent case information Manage records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions efficiently Index and update pleadings and discovery binders Managing calendars, coordinate attorney and client meetings and make travel arrangements for lawyers Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices Redact information from documents Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and prepare trial exhibits Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation firm Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in e-Filing Must be able to work independently, anticipate work needs, be hands-on and proactive Must be flexible and able to work beyond regular work schedule on short notice Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc. Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
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