Job Description:
Our client, an Amlaw 200 regional firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant for their real estate group in their Brickell, Miami office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience.
Real estate developer and condominium law experience would be ideal.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities.
Flexible for overtime.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide exceptional administrative and client service support to attorneys.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
Prepare and review legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
Conduct legal research and assist with document management.
Maintain client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Handles monthly client billing (paper and electronic billing).
Review billing prebills for accuracy, completeness, and necessary timekeeper inquiries and narrative edits.
New Business Intake Volunteers for overflow work.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information, records, and files, both within and outside of the Firm.
Respond to requests in a professional manner.
Adheres to firm standards for attendance and punctuality.
Other duties may be assigned.
WORK MANAGEMENT:
Ability to work well independently.
Demonstrates dedication to producing quality work products.
Attention to detail when completing work assignments.
Organizes and prioritizes workload appropriately.
Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work most efficiently.
BENEFITS:
Salary to $85K+ depending on experience, generous PTO, yearly raises and bonuses, workplace events and holidays, healthcare that starts on the 1st of the month after hire, 401k and more.
To learn more, reach out to: Victoria Richardson, Director of Legal Staff Recruiting victoria@zeregaconsulting.com