GEx Search · 5 hours ago
Legal Assistant
GEx Search is a full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally, seeking a Legal Assistant for its Litigation Practice Group in the Miami office. The role involves managing case files, scheduling hearings, and assisting attorneys with various administrative tasks related to litigation.
Responsibilities
Experience working in a mid- to large-sized firm and collaborating with various departments across the firm to handle multiple responsibilities, including case openings, conflict checks, billing, records, and more
Must have strong knowledge of Federal and State court rules of procedure, including understanding the requirements to calculate deadlines
Schedule hearings and appointments in coordination with the attorneys
Effective oral and written communication skills are essential for drafting and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments
Knowledge and ability to participate in client billing, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, and delivering bills to clients in both electronic and paper formats
Managing electronic and paper case files
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence-answer, screen, direct, and place telephone calls and emails
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Five years of Defense Litigation experience with Federal and State court experience
Experience working in a mid- to large-sized firm and collaborating with various departments across the firm
Strong knowledge of Federal and State court rules of procedure
Experience scheduling hearings and appointments in coordination with attorneys
Effective oral and written communication skills for drafting and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments
Knowledge and ability to participate in client billing, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, and delivering bills to clients
Managing electronic and paper case files
Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence
Experience working with multiple attorneys
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints
Ability to effectively balance multiple assignments and workflow from various attorneys
Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities and high volume
Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel
Experience working with law firm case management and billing software
Knowledge of iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant
Company
GEx Search
GEx Search is an innovative and progressive global recruitment company that understands the importance of mapping talent pockets & generating a global pool of talent.