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Shutts & Bowen LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant - Litigation - Miami

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Shutts & Bowen LLP is a full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally, and they are seeking a Legal Assistant for its Litigation Practice Group in the Miami office. The role involves collaborating with various departments to manage case files, schedule hearings, and assist with client billing while ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Beth A. Marley

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

Physical attendance and punctuality at the workplace

Other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualification

Federal court rulesState court rulesLegal document draftingMicrosoft OfficeBilling softwareMultitaskingLaw firm experienceAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

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

Managing electronic and paper case files

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence—answer, screen, direct, and place telephone calls and emails

Physical attendance and punctuality at the workplace

Must have at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court experience

Experience Working With Multiple Attorneys Is Required

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 is crucial

Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through required

Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required

Preferred

Knowledge of iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant

Company

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Shutts & Bowen is a Florida-based law firm, headquartered in Miami, representing individuals and business entities nationally and internationally.

Founded in 1910

Miami, FL, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.shutts.com

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