Litigation Legal Assistant - Masterson Recruiting, Inc.

National law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for its Miami office.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five to seven years of complex commercial litigation experience. The candidate must be experienced with State and Federal court procedures/requirements and e-filing. This position will support Shareholders and Associates in a busy downtown office. Trial experience is required.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must be proficient in or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as electronic document management systems. Experience with Filesite is preferred.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing of documents
• Calendaring of Court deadlines
• Scheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars
• Maintenance of files and records
• Submission of in-take and Conflicts requests
• Time entry and client billing
• Provision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary
• Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required byteam attorneys and/or clients
• Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs including assembly of exhibits, filing and service
• Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel
• Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data
• Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordination of support efforts and preparing for upcoming events
• Additional duties as assigned