Law Firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 2-3 years of experience in federal court for its Miami office. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, federal court experience, and the ability to work well within a team environment.
H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Legal Assistant in Miami H2: Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant Needed for Top AV-Rated Firm in Miami
Litigation Legal Assistant Job Description: - Full-time, on-site position at a top AV-rated law firm in Miami - Work for three attorneys in federal court, with potential for intellectual property cases - Strong organizational skills and ability to work well within a team environment - Communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel - Assist lawyers and paralegals with day-to-day tasks related to federal litigation - Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences - Perform administrative duties such as coordinating meetings and answering phone calls - Maintain and organize electronic case files and update case status information - Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events using various systems and programs - Compile and organize documents and prepare binders/folders - Gather and organize records, documents, and other materials - Schedule and calendar appointments and deadlines
Legal Assistant Requirements: - 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant in federal court - Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Knowledge of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (experience with USPTO procedures is a plus) - Experience with electronic filing and calendaring in state and federal courts - Understanding of the federal court litigation process and court procedures - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent typing and organizational skills - Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment - Familiarity with case and document management systems such as Litify and iManage - Experience with e-filing in PACER and Florida's E-Portal System - Detail-oriented, able to work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record
Salary Information: - Competitive salary based on experience - Top benefits package including 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, and 401k
Experience Required: - 2-3 years as a legal assistant in federal court - Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology - Experience with electronic filing and calendaring in state and federal courts - Knowledge of federal court litigation process and court procedures - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and organizational skills
Benefits: - Competitive salary - Top benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and more - Opportunity to work with a top AV-rated law firm in Miami - Ability to work with three attorneys in federal court, with potential for intellectual property cases
Join Our Team at Cole, Scott & Kissane: - Top AV-rated law firm with a strong reputation in litigation - On-site role in Miami for a Litigation Legal Assistant with federal court experience - Opportunity for growth and development within the firm - Work with a team of experienced attorneys and paralegals - Competitive salary and top benefits package
Apply Now: - Please submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting on our website - No agencies or telephone inquiries, please
H2: Requirements and Qualifications
- Must have at least 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant in federal court - Familiarity with legal procedures & terminology - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Understanding of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (USPTO procedures is a plus) - Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and calendaring - Knowledge of the federal court litigation process - Knowledge of court procedures including, but not limited to Florida E-Filing (ECF) - Experience with Trial preparation - Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skills - Ability to work independently - Case Management and Document management using Litify, iManage and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe. E-file legal documents in PACER and Florida’s E-Portal System - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and staying calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem solving skills. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record
H2: Benefits of Working at Cole, Scott & Kissane
- Competitive salary based on experience - Top benefits package including 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, and 401k - Opportunity for growth and development within the firm - Work with a team of experienced attorneys and paralegals - On-site role in Miami with a top AV-rated law firm - Opportunity to work on federal court cases with potential for intellectual property cases
H2: Join Our Team at Cole, Scott & Kissane
- Apply now for the Litigation Legal Assistant position in our Miami office - Work with a top AV-rated law firm with a strong reputation in litigation - Opportunity for growth and development within the firm - Competitive salary and top benefits package - On-site role in Miami with the opportunity to work on federal court cases with potential for intellectual property cases - Submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting on our website - no agencies or telephone inquiries, please.
