Litigation Legal Assistant

The Ferraro Law Firm is a growing midsized plaintiff personal injury firm seeking a full-time experienced and dedicated legal assistant. Located in the thriving city district of Brickell, FL.

Qualifications:

• 2-year degree from an accredited college or university or equivalency 
• 2 years of legal assistant/ paralegal preferred
• Exceptional computer and typing skills; 
• Proficient in writing including grammar, spelling and legal style
• Stellar communication skill to enhance the client experience

Must have strong aptitudes in:

• Dependability
• Critical Thinking
• Time management
• Self regulating 
• Consistent workflow coordination
• Must be proficient in State and Federal E-Filing,
• Flexible with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Team player, hard worker, with a willingness to learn and the ability to work well with others
• Extremely detail oriented and organized to contribute to the overall productivity of the attorney
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office with advanced knowledge in Excel

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Objectives include, but are not limited to:

• Answering and returning client calls in a timely manner
• Maintain all legal files in the firm’s case management system (Litify)
• Persistent management of attorney’s calendar for appointments regarding client meetings, conferences, trials, hearings, mediations, and deadlines
• Scheduling of client meetings, trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Assisting in the discovery process
• Requesting and interpreting medical records
• Sending, sorting and scanning mail and other correspondences related to case management
• Prepare, edit, assemble and finalize legal documents including deposition notices, subpoenas, mediation and trial notices

***4-year degree from an accredited college or university, Certified Paralegal and Trial experience preferred. ***

Benefits:

-Competitive salary

-Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 

-PTO

-401K plan

Salary is commensurate with experience.