The Firm's Miami office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to
support the trial and defense team. The ideal candidate will be highly
motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work
independently. Must have knowledge of eFiling procedures for Federal
and State Courts. Additionally, excellent spelling and proofreading
skills are required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative support
to litigation attorneys/paralegals
Provide exceptional,
detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading
correspondence and documents
Produce accurate documents and
correspondence in a timely manner
Ability to file (electronically
or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various
federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
Manage multiple attorney
calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings
Calculating and inputting case
related deadlines into firm's docketing program.
Maintain electronic files for
client matters
Preparing shells for various
pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
Oversee arrangements for
in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
Reception and office
coordination duties
Perform other administrative
duties as they arise
Must be extremely organized and
be able to multi-task
Qualifications
Minimum of 7-10 years litigation
experience in a law firm setting
High School diploma or GED required
Extensive experience in handling
and completing State and Federal eFilings
Proficient to advanced user of
Microsoft Word and Outlook
Proficient to advanced user of
PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.
Applicant must be detailed
oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and
work independently in a fast-paced environment
Impressive command of grammar
and punctuation
Must have experience with
iManage, or equivalent document management system
Clyde & Co is a leading
global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate
risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin
global trade and commercial activity and enable global
prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction,
energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde
& Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and
non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed
to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities
and clients it serves and provides an environment in which
everyone can realize their potential, using its legal and
professional skills to support its communities through pro bono
work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimizing
the impact it has on the environment including through a
commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of
ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490
partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people
overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.
- Principals Only -
It is the policy of the Firm to
recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly
qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national
origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.
