Legal Assistant/Paralegal-Litigation Job at Solomon Search Group, Miami, FL

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  • Solomon Search Group
  • Miami, FL

Job Description

Respected International Litigation law firm, with offices in Downtown Miami, seeks to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant due to growth. This positon is 100% in office.

The role is considered to be a combination legal assistant/paralegal.

**Responsibilities:**

- Open new matters following the established File Opening Procedure.

- Calendar deadlines accurately, both in federal and state court, including the complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit, or events as necessary.

- Confirm calendared items the day before the event or with sufficient time in advance.

- Maintain files efficiently.

- Prepare binders for hearings.

- Assist in pulling case law from Westlaw (not research).

- Coordinate court reporters for hearings.

- Gather all necessary materials in preparation for hearings.

- File documents in court and serve opposing parties, following appropriate court filing procedures.

- Proficient with Timeslips, Worldox, Office 365 CourtMap, e-file, and cmecf.

- Schedule depositions, mediations, and other important dates.

- Prepare airway bills for courier mailings as required (DHL, FedEx, etc.).

- Answer telephones promptly and professionally.

- Work collaboratively with other legal assistants to handle rush or emergency tasks.

- Ensure all pending emergency items are addressed by the end of the day, offering assistance to colleagues as needed.

- Assist attorneys with travel arrangements (itineraries, air tickets, hotel, and vehicle reservations, etc.).

- Maintain the Firm calendar by scheduling trips or absences.

**Qualities:**

- Punctual and reliable.

- Proactive; take initiative without waiting for instructions.

- Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to tackle tasks.

- Ability to meet deadlines consistently without excuses.

- Familiarity with federal and state court rules, including those of the complex business litigation section of the Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit.

**Note: This is an in-office position; no remote work available.**

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