Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Paralegal – 0-2 Years of Experience
Location: Miami, In-Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Immediate Hire
About Us:
Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor is a respected and growing law firm specializing in insurance defense litigation. We’re currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Paralegal to join our Miami team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on legal experience and grow their career in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Paralegal will work closely with our experienced paralegals to support all aspects of litigation. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, highly organized, and ready to contribute to a high-performing team. The position requires the ability to bill 15–20 hours
per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist paralegals with drafting, organizing, and managing legal documents.
- Help collect and organize discovery materials, medical records, and exhibits.
- Support scheduling of hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case events.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
- Assist with trial prep tasks such as assembling binders and document sets.
- Communicate with vendors, experts, and other parties as directed.
- Track billable time accurately and meet weekly billing targets.
- Perform general administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
- 0–2 years of experience in a law firm or legal setting preferred.
- Interest in insurance defense or litigation support.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Paralegal certificate or coursework in legal studies is a plus but not required.
Why Join Us?
- Mentorship and hands-on training from experienced legal professionals.
- Collaborative and professional work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to grow into a full paralegal role within the firm.
If you’re an organized, motivated individual looking to start or grow your legal career, we encourage you to apply today!