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Legal Assistant - Bilingual (Spanish) – Coral Gables

Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Law Firm

 

Coral Gables Law Firm looking for a Legal Assistant with experience in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation and excellent work ethic. This is a full-time position.

 

Requirements:

 

• Bilingual – English/Spanish (speak/read/write).

• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have excellent time-management and communication skills.

• Proficient in law office clerical procedures, equipment andsystems.

• Proficient in Windows and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).

• Experience using Law Office Case Management softwareand platforms. Knowledge of Time Matters software a plus.

• Proficient knowledge of all State and Federal Court Rules and Procedures.

• Proficient in e-Filing in State and Federal court systems.

• Knowledge of eVoucher a plus.

 

Job duties and responsibilities:
 

• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with clients, attorneys, coworkers and others.

• Communicate clearly and efficiently with clients, opposing counsel and others.

• Greet clients and visitors and answer telephone in a friendly and professional manner.

• Draft general legal documents, correspondence and other documents.

• Prepare motions, pleadings, notices, etc. from case filing through trial.

• Conduct Intakes and confer with clients to obtain relevant information.

• Gather pertinent documents and information on cases and assist clients in preparing discovery responses and otherresponses.

• Calendar and monitor attorney’s deadlines, appointmentsand follow-ups.

• Coordinate & schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, conferences, etc.

• Assist attorney with preparation for mediation and trial.
 

Compensation commensurate with experience. Details will be provided to final candidates.

Working Hours: In person, Full time, Monday through Friday. 9-5 – 1 hour lunch.

Free garage parking.

 

Please send resume, desired starting salary and two references who we may contact to check your credentials and verify your experience and a writing sample to: Atty620@protonmail.com.