Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is Hiring a Project Assistant / Litigation Paralegal Near Miami, FL
Job Description
Job Description
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Our Am Law 200 client is seeking a Project Assistant at its Miami, FL location. The Project Assistant will be joining the Litigation Department and will be responsible for the successful organization, tracking and maintenance of various projects within the department with a focus on subpoena processing. Responsibilities
Receive and process subpoena requests from attorneys or court officials
Ensure that subpoenas are issued correctly in accordance with applicable local court rules
Track and manage the service of subpoenas to individuals or organizations
Coordinate with process servers or law enforcement officers responsible for serving subpoenas
Maintain accurate records of subpoena issuance and service
Respond to inquiries from attorneys, parties involved in legal proceedings, or members of the public regarding subpoenas
Assist in the preparation of documents related to subpoena enforcement or compliance
Assist the department with various projects, hand deliveries, and miscellaneous requests
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Two years of assistant or paralegal experience
Prior experience with the subpoena preparation process, preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure
Ability to maintain and manage databases and create reports
Highly developed communication skills
Self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-paced team/collaborative environment to problem-solve and implement process improvements
Flexible and adaptive to a dynamic work environment