Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionAscension 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.Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Secretary for our client's firm in Miami, FL.

• Assists with taking complex cases from inception through trial.
• Analyzes documents.
• Summarizes deposition transcripts.
• Prepares, reviews, and drafts standard correspondence and other legal documents.
• Maintains attorney calendars, including coordination of depositions, hearings and appointments.
• Handles court filings.
• Reads and sorts incoming mail, as well as profiles scanned mail, faxes, hand-deliveries and outgoing mail.
• Opens files, requests conflict of interest checks and prepares new matter reports/retainer letters.
• Pulls cases from legal database per the attorney’s request.
• Prepares index for files to be closed.
• Prepares documents to produce in electronic document database format.
• Processes and uploads documents into electronic document review platforms.
• Maintains and organizes document production into electronic document database for review and organization of case.
• Prepares demonstrative exhibits, timelines and charts for attorneys’ use in court.
• Prepares trial materials and presentations of exhibits for use in court.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to multi-task
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
• Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Court Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Familiarity with E-filing procedures
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment