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Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search · 3 months ago

Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm dedicated to diversity and inclusion. They are seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for their client's Miami office, responsible for supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation tasks and ensuring efficient case management.

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Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising, and filing documents
Calendaring of Court deadlines
Scheduling of travel, appointments, and maintenance of calendars
Maintenance of files and records
Submission of intake and conflicts requests
Time entry and client billing
Provision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary
Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients
Assist in the preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses
Coordinate the preparation of motions and briefs, including the assembly of exhibits, filing, and service
Assist at and with preparation for trial, including gathering trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel
Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data
Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordination of support efforts and preparing for upcoming events
Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Complex commercial litigationStateFederal court proceduresE-filingTrial experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookElectronic document managementProfessionalismProactive attitudeFilesite experienceConfidentialityFlexibilityOrganizational skills

Required

At least five years of experience in complex commercial litigation
Experienced with State and Federal court procedures and requirements
Experienced with e-filing
Trial experience is required
Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive
Proficient in or have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic document management systems

Preferred

Experience with Filesite

Company

Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search

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Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is a premier recruiting firm specializing in placing top legal talent and executive professionals in high-stakes roles.

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