Commerical Litigation Legal Assistant
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Description

A Downtown Miami Office is seeking an experienced full time Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The Legal Assistant will support multiple litigators in an administrative capacity, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Format, edit, and proofread briefs, pleadings, correspondences, and other documents
• Prepare and organize notebooks, exhibits, and other documentation as assigned
• File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must)
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials
• 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
• Organize, update, and maintain paper and electronic client files
• Prepare and maintain pleading indexes within the document management system
• Maintain attorneys' calendars, including scheduling appointments and calendaring case deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls, and Zoom calls

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in litigation
• Experience with federal and state court procedures and e-filing requirements, including trial and appellate courts
• Excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
• Team player, willing to support other firm members
• Experience with Worksite/Filesite document management system
• Flexibility to work overtime during the week and weekend as needed

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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