Bankruptcy assistant job description

Emerge is actively recruiting for a Legal Assistant in Miami, FL. Our client is a NATIONAL Law Firm that is growing! The Legal Assistant will be part of the Bankruptcy team and report directly to the Office Manager. The Legal Assistant is a HYBRID position and will be required to work in the office 3 days and remote for 2 days. The Legal Assistant will offer a generous base salary, excellent benefits, 401K, pension plan and room for advancement. If you want to join a growing Law Firm that values people and promotes from within, please apply NOW!

Job Duties for the Legal Assistant in Miami, FL:

• Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines; may assist with drafting of pleadings and other documents.
• Prepare and file pleadings, briefs, and other court submissions using Lexis File&Serve, CM/ECF, and other electronic filing systems.
• Open new client and new matter files using Firm software.
• Keep paper and electronic files for Professionals and clients; maintain email and electronic files using Firm software.
• Schedule appointments, depositions and meetings; make travel arrangements; set-up conference calls and video meetings.
• Provide deadlines to docketing; track deadlines; confirm deadlines are docketed correctly; if applicable.
• Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports.
• Open and route mail and email, attaching appropriate files and documents.
• Improve efficiencies by utilizing software applications (Firm and practice-specific), expanding on knowledge and learning new applications and skills to achieve a higher quality and more efficient work product.
• Work as a team and in conjunction with cluster mates, colleagues and Professionals in specified practice area(s) and office/Firm wide.
• Liaise with document services for all document production projects.
• Keep abreast of practice-specific laws, rules, processes and procedures.
• Conduct basic research/analysis, as directed.

Job Requirements for the Legal Assistant in Miami, FL.:

• A minimum of five years of law firm experience.
• Prior experience with Bankruptcy law or Federal Litigation.
• High school diploma required. College degree a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bankruptcy in Florida, a plus.
• Must have knowledge of Florida State and Federal filing.
• Prior use of a document management system (NetDocs) a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with professionals, clients and staff.
• Proven work ethic.
• Ability to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now". Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. #INDDH

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