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Stearns Weaver Miller · 3 days ago
Legal Assistant
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with day to day tasks
Format, edit, and proofread legal documents
Assist attorneys and Real Estate Analysts to prepare packages for hearings
File legal documents with state courts (e-filing knowledge is a must)
Organize, update, and maintain paper and electronic client files
Assist in maintaining internal Ad Valorem database (VAMS)
Maintain attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling appointments, conference calls, Zoom calls and calendaring hearing deadlines
Perform a variety of administrative functions such as, conflict checks, opening new matters, closing matters, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time, making travel arrangements, and assisting with business development and firm projects
Ensure that the clients’ billing requirements are correctly set up
Review and edit paperless pre-bills, ensure they are ready for attorneys’ review and approval
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant of which 3 years are in Commercial Litigation and two years with property taxes
Experience with state court procedures and e-filing requirements, a must
Excellent interpersonal skills (ability to communicate effectively, listen, and be dependable)
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment but can also work independently
Demonstrates accuracy, is analytical and detail oriented
Must have excellent proofreading and document formatting skills
Must have excellent organizational skills
Strong in WORD, Adobe and Excel
Familiarity with using an electronic document management system, such as I-Manage
Welcomes learning new technology and skills
High degree of initiative and ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work under pressure
Must be able to work overtime, as needed
Must be willing to work onsite
Preferred
Knowledgeable in the process of Ad Valorem law, a plus
Company
Stearns Weaver Miller
Stearns Weaver Miller is a legal services company that provides land development services in Florida.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donald "Rocky" Thompson II
Shareholder/Partner
Jeffrey Nelson
Partner
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