The Firm's Miami office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to
support the insurance coverage litigation 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 5-10+ 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 FileSite, iManage, or equivalent
document management system
This position has a strong in-office presence.
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. When you work at
Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers,
3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that
guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and
strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work
as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We
are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the
communities and clients it serves.
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.
