Legal Assistant

Looking for a Legal Assistant to work in our Miami Office (in-office position). Candidate must have at least one (1) year of experience in litigation. Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Adobe, a self-starter, and have knowledge of online court filings, calendaring, and scheduling. Must be organized, a self-starter, and a team player.

• Handle situations by interviewing potential customers, and evaluating information generated with teammates
• Assist customers by filing petitions for payment and keep them informed on progress of lawsuit
• Assemble case documentation and evidence by working on individual cases and entering information from statements, records of charges, customer, and witness statements into the management system
• Improve efficiency of partners by supervising case advancement, alerting them of issues that require their observation
• Ensure connection with providers, opposing counsels; accomplish special projects and offer secretarial assistance
• Upgrade job knowledge by taking part in educational programs, including conferences and seminars; and going through professional journals
• Accomplish company’s objectives by completing assigned duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

The legal assistant will require the following capabilities, aptitude, skills, and knowledge for efficient performance of designated duties:

• Solid communication skills, in addition to having advanced knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Word packages
• Completion of a certified program in office administration and management
• Legal Knowledge will also boost performance
• Strong ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment
• Flexibility in performing duties, with exceptional ability to execute multiple tasks concurrently.
• High capacity to function both independently as well as in a team setting.