What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plaintiff Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
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Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant on behalf of a busy and growing plaintiff law firm located in the Dadeland area of Miami.
The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to two attorneys, assisting with all aspects of case management from inception through trial. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong litigation experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to two attorneys.
- Manage and maintain case files, ensuring all documents and case information are organized and up to date.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other correspondence.
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other appointments.
- Assist attorneys with all phases of the discovery process, including preparing and organizing discovery materials.
- Coordinate and facilitate deposition scheduling with attorneys, opposing counsel, witnesses, and court reporters.
- Handle e-filing of court documents and ensure compliance with applicable filing requirements and deadlines.
- Maintain accurate case calendars and track important deadlines.
- Assist with trial preparation and logistics, including organizing exhibits, evidence, trial binders, and other materials.
- Provide courtroom support during hearings and trials as needed.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties.
- Perform additional legal and administrative duties as needed to support the attorneys and firm.
Qualifications
- 3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably within a plaintiff litigation practice.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and case management.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
- Proficiency with e-filing systems and court filing procedures.
- Experience coordinating depositions, hearings, and other litigation-related matters.
- Trial preparation and courtroom experience strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a legal team.
- Professional, proactive, and highly dependable approach to work.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competative salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Parking
- 401(k) plan
- Competitive benefits package