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Our client, a global law firm with a stellar reputation for its values, benefits and inclusion, seeks a Legal Assistant in their Miami office.

As a Legal Assistant for the firm you will:

• Prepare documents such as PoAs, case memos, retainers and case alerts
• Maintain a current and accurate record of meeting summaries
• Conduct research regarding facts pertinent to the documents you are preparing including rules or formalities in the applicable jurisdictions and corporate structures of new or possible clients
• Manage and maintain pleadings in the internal document system and maintain pleading overviews for all assigned cases
• Maintain and update case expense overviews & litigation fund overviews
• Provide bi-lingual customer service to your assigned
• Save legal & corporate documents, case related media articles and client correspondence in the office filing system
• Notarize documents from all over the world for use in litigation in foreign countries

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and in any other European language is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience is required, with previous proven experience as a legal assistant or other legal field
• Must have experience assisting Partners or C-level executives
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) is required
• Experience with Pacer and Bloomberg is a plus

• Prepares, composes, reviews, and files a variety of documents including motions, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Analyzes cases for essential witnesses and coordinates service of subpoenas.
• Assures documents relevant to motions and legal briefs are filed within appropriate time limits.
• Ensures all procedures are followed and relevant legal documents are prepared.
• Maintains confidential records and processes requests for information according to DA Office policies. Prepares reports and drafts correspondence as needed.
• Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
• Provides the public with general and/or explanatory information as well as answers questions and resolves problems without giving legal advice.
• Collaborates with law enforcement partners to collect information and documentation for comprehensive case filings.
• Develops a working relationship with court clerks for the purposes of filing cases and quality assurance.

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.
• Thorough knowledge of legal processes in an attorney's office. Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic.
• Strong commitment to working with a team and demonstrated ability to work effectively with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to work with attorneys and provide a high-quality work product to assist them in successfully performing their responsibilities and prosecuting cases.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to be able to organize and maintain files, records, and schedules and to obtain and/or relay information and process documents in a timely manner.
• Skill in examining documents for correctness, completeness, and accuracy.
• Skill in prioritizing, coordinating and scheduling work to allow for efficient and effective completion of work assignments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have ability to work in a standard office environment and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, as well as the ability to master internal District Attorney legal software, such as ACTION.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of legal secretarial experience in a legal office.
• Additional related education may count towards required experience.
• Type 60-70 w.p.m. with accuracy.
• Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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• No

• 20-40 wpm
• 40-50 wpm
• 50-70 wpm
• Over 70 wpm

• Yes
• No

Nathan & Nathan PC is growing! We are in search of a full time Legal Assistant to join our team in our Nashville, TN office. We are a creditors' rights firm that is looking for competitive, self-starters that enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents and filing
• Preforms clerical duties such as data entry, reading and routing mail and email, composing and typing routine correspondence, etc.
• Communication with internal and external partners
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Skills

• Extremely reliable
• Process Focused
• Self-motivation with a Competitive spirit
• Excellent Communication & Customer Service Skills
• Computer savvy
• Ability to multitask
• FDCPA, UDAAP knowledge is a plus.

Location & Schedule

• Nashville, TN
• Travel: none
• Hours: Mon-Fri, with flexible start and finish times.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of pay based upon experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 10 days + Holidays
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• Promotional opportunities within the firm

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below. Responsibilities: • Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems • Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings • Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents • Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, forms, pleadings, and correspondence, including pretrial orders, requests for evidence, legal briefs, declarations, and affidavits. • Gather information about legal issues and case facts during client interviews. • Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for court hearings and client interviews by conducting legal research, compiling country condition reports, organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and supporting client meetings. • Collect relevant information on legal matters and, under attorney supervision, convey legal solutions to prospective clients. • Provide comprehensive case management, including tracking deadlines, updating case progress, and ensuring timely follow-up on all action items. • Maintain consistent communication with clients, including providing regular and timely updates about case status, responding to inquiries, and managing expectations. • Manage and update the database of active and closed matters, ensuring all records are current, accurate, and properly categorized. • Organize and manage the physical and digital case filing system, ensuring all documents are properly labeled, accessible, and compliant with internal protocols. • Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, data entry, compiling, and organizing exhibits and evidence. • Support firm operations by assisting the managing attorney and Firm owner with internal procedures, policy development, marketing initiatives, and client/community outreach efforts. • Answer phone calls, assist with office communications, and ensure the case filing system is maintained and readily accessible for review. • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Firm owner. Qualifications: • Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred • Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills • Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar • At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Work hours Monday – Friday (onsite) • Salary commensurate with experience • Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred, strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education. • At least three years of experience in immigration legal services under a lawyer in a law firm setting • Proficiency in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Proficiency in immigration case management software • Must have great time-management and organizational skills • Candidates must possess strong writing skills, have excellent attention to detail, be able to multitask and work independently, and be goal-oriented • Good case/project management and organizational skills are required • Must be able to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment • Proficiency in English and Farsi or Pashto is required Compensation: $58,000 - $8,000

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, forms, pleadings, and correspondence, including pretrial orders, requests for evidence, legal briefs, declarations, and affidavits.  • Gather information about legal issues and case facts during client interviews.  • Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for court hearings and client interviews by conducting legal research, compiling country condition reports, organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and supporting client meetings.  • Collect relevant information on legal matters and, under attorney supervision, convey legal solutions to prospective clients.  • Provide comprehensive case management, including tracking deadlines, updating case progress, and ensuring timely follow-up on all action items.  • Maintain consistent communication with clients, including providing regular and timely updates about case status, responding to inquiries, and managing expectations.  • Manage and update the database of active and closed matters, ensuring all records are current, accurate, and properly categorized.  • Organize and manage the physical and digital case filing system, ensuring all documents are properly labeled, accessible, and compliant with internal protocols.  • Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, data entry, compiling, and organizing exhibits and evidence.  • Support firm operations by assisting the managing attorney and Firm owner with internal procedures, policy development, marketing initiatives, and client/community outreach efforts.  • Answer phone calls, assist with office communications, and ensure the case filing system is maintained and readily accessible for review.  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Firm owner. 

Compensation:
$58,000-$68,000 per year

Job Description

Trenam Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Litigation practice which includes a busy Eminent Domain attorney in our downtown Tampa office. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment and has a strong background in litigation, transactional, and land use matters. Success in this role will require highly developed organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks or projects, and an ability to think proactively and to anticipate next steps to benefit the efficiency of the practice.

The Legal Assistant will work closely with clients and will need the interpersonal skills and confidence to provide an excellent client experience. This is a hands-on role that involves case management, filing new matters, document preparation, and scheduling, with some exposure to modern litigation tools such as e-discovery platforms and occasional use of mapping data or visuals related to real estate and property matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal and administrative support in litigation, eminent domain, and transactional matters.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and legal documents.
• Maintain case and client files in document management systems (DMS); organize and file pleadings, exhibits, and incoming correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, depositions, client meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, vendors, and internal staff.
• Assist with opening new matters: gather relevant information, initiate conflict checks, and draft engagement and preservation letters.
• Submit check requests, manage attorney expenses, and assist with time entry and billing procedures.
• Support deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and arranging logistics.
• Occasionally assist with visual materials or mapping data related to land use cases (GIS experience is a plus, not required).
• Monitor and help manage discovery platforms (e.g., DISCO); assist attorneys and paralegals in managing litigation data.
• Help maintain professionalism and client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in litigation or land use matters.
• Experience in eminent domain processes is helpful though additional training will be provided.
• Strong working knowledge of legal procedures, calendaring, and document preparation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience with document and case management systems such as iManage.
• Experience with litigation support tools (e.g., DISCO or similar) helpful.
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact with clients and court personnel.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
• A proactive, resourceful, positive, and collaborative attitude.

Company Description

Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.

Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Patent Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting patent attorneys and clients through the patent application process. This position entails providing patent prosecution support, managing deadlines, drafting documents, billing, and maintaining filing systems. This role is critical in organizing tasks to ensure priorities are met for assigned attorneys. Top tier training will be provided on USPTO and WIPO efiling systems, patent searching systems, and utilizing our robust systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patent application documents and formal papers.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to U.S. Office Actions.
• Proofread and file patent applications and Office Action responses.
• Correspond with Foreign Associate Counsel.
• Handle incoming mail and email, and track deadlines.
• Manage client databases and status updates.
• Respond to client inquiries.
• Use MS Office and other firm applications for tasks.
• Assist with client billing.
• Training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and ability to efficiently learn new software.
• Ability to effectively learn complex processes to navigate critical procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime if needed.
• Ability to work in the office at least 2 days per week (hybrid).

Education:

• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
• An associate degree or higher is ideal.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay based on experience and skill, and we provide comprehensive training and support. Let us know if you are ready to take on a career in intellectual property where your career can shine. At Harness IP, you would join an energetic team with a quest to protect the future of innovation!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour based on experience and skill.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clayton, MO 63105

• Assist in settlement negotiations
• Collect all necessary documents for each client
• Develop and maintain relationships with each client
• Develop relationships with opposing counsel and support staff
• Ensure the execution of settlement agreements
• Draft various types of letters to both clients and opposing counsel
• Recognize, notate, and prepare for important deadlines
• Address post settlement issues as they arise
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required
• Previous experience in a law firm setting is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior analytic skills
• Ability to change tasks quickly
• Computer Proficiency
• Must pass credit and criminal background check

As part of the Legal team for Garver, the Legal Assistant will provide essential support for Garver's attorneys and procurement staff in their day-to-day activities which largely include management of Garver's contract review process. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to support the Legal team's operational efficiency and compliance obligations. This responsibility will include a variety of tasks including but not limited to:

• Assisting in the preparation, editing, formatting, and proofreading of a variety of legal documents;
• Monitoring deadlines;
• Facilitating correspondence between internal clients and Legal staff;
• Assisting internal clients with legal process requirements;
• Running document comparisons;
• Converting document formats;
• Filing and maintaining legal documents and communications;
• File organization;
• Assisting in logging and tracking review requests from internal clients;
• Evaluating contract documents upon intake to assess what additional information and/or internal processes may be required;
• Periodically requesting updates from internal clients on contract status;
• Calendar coordination for Legal staff;
• Preparing and submitting expense reports for Legal team members;
• Conducting general research; &
• Coordinating and monitoring continuing attorney legal education requirements.

• Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe;
• Ability to maneuver and maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment;
• Heightened attention to detail;
• Keen awareness of grammatical and formatting structures;
• Commitment to maintaining heightened confidentiality;
• Ability to effectively multi-task; &
• Perform well under pressure.

• High School Diploma
• Associates degree or paralegal or similar professional certification (preferred)
• Two+ (2 plus) years of administrative support experience (legal support experience is preferred)
• Ability to generate above basic spreadsheets, documents, etc.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams (preferred)
• Ability to work in-office in our Fayetteville location

Talascend is currently seeking a Legal Assistant for a contract opportunity with our client in Warren, Michigan .

Overview

The role involves managing a caseload from initial acknowledgment through resolution, assisting in significant legal matters, and providing support to legal staff members and department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate not in suit matters
• Process claims through Siebel CRM system
• Ability to manage caseload from initial acknowledgment through resolution
• Apply knowledge and understanding of legal procedures including legal research
• Evaluate complex history and data to develop recommendations and negotiate case resolution
• Assist in significant legal matters such as trial preparation and business or commercial transactions
• Draft legal documents in specialized areas of law
• Assist in document collection, review and production
• Search corporate databases for facts, vehicle and customer history information
• Manage caseload, including attorney communications to meet critical legal and business timelines
• Document case progression and critical steps in Siebel
• Interact with corporate and outside counsel
• Provide support to legal staff members and department leadership as required
• Demonstrate a mastery of office skills and use of online office systems/tools
• Make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
• Provide overall backup support for others
• Compile and analyze data
• Prepare and edit correspondence
• Analyze and process financial records
• Assist with special projects as required

• ABA paralegal certification
• College degree
• 2 years legal experience required

• Finance experience would be a plus
• Corporate/large company experience would be a plus
• Strong written/verbal communication
• Negotiation experience required
• MS Suite experience, especially Excel
• Knowledge of legal procedures and substantive areas of law
• Knowledge of computer systems and technology
• High level of interpersonal skills
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated level of creativity
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated individual judgment, initiative and resourcefulness