Litigation Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected, established law firm with a strong reputation and long-term stability.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters with meaningful client impact.
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented office where your contributions are valued.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for long-term professional growth.
• Gain exposure to unique real estate, land use, zoning, and environmental matters in addition to litigation.
• Work in a fast-paced, engaging environment where no two days are the same.

Location

Miami, Florida – Full-time, fully on-site in a collaborative office environment where you'll work closely with attorneys and fellow legal professionals.

Note

Applicants must have at least 3 years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience supporting attorneys in a litigation practice. Candidates should be comfortable handling court filings, litigation deadlines, scheduling, document preparation, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

About Us

We are an established and growing law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, professional, and supportive workplace. Our team values excellence, accountability, and long-term relationships with both our clients and employees. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate court filings, litigation deadlines, attorney calendars, and case schedules.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and client appointments.
• Maintain organized case files and assist with overall case management.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and outside parties.
• Assist with document preparation and administrative support for land use and zoning matters when needed.
• Track permitting, agency submissions, project deadlines, and attorney workflow for specialized legal matters.
• Help keep matters moving efficiently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal secretary or legal assistant experience.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and calendar management.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail.
• State and federal court filing experience preferred.
• Land use, zoning, environmental, or local government law experience is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a welcoming team that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term success. We offer challenging work, supportive leadership, excellent benefits, and opportunities to continue growing your legal career while making a meaningful contribution every day.

JPC-1486

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
• This role is on-site at the Miami, FL, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
• In what city/state do you currently reside?
• What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.

Experience

• litigation legal support: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person