Wilson Elser
Legal Administrative Assistant
Miami, Florida
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
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About the role
- This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looing to advance their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- As part of a national law firm you will gain hands-on experience supporting a team of skilled attorneys while honing your litigation expertise.
- If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy taking on new challenges, please apply.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and draft legal filing, format documents, pull exhibits proofread, and redact as needed
- E-file court documents in various state and federal courts
- Manage and organize legal documents
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings
- Familiarity with State and Federal court rules, including e-filing requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment supporting multiple attorneys
- Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with attorneys and clients
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently
- A proactive mindset with willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges
Nice to have
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience preferred
- Maritime & Aviation experience preferred
- Trial experience is a plus
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Company info
- At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm.
- With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
- Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
- If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our Miami Office.
- The Position
- We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place.
Visa & Work Authorization
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