LEGAL ASSISTANT
McCarter & English, LLP, Miami, FL, United States
McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Miami, FL office. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Please send your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at recruiting@mccarter.com.
General Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs responsible and confidential secretarial work and routine administrative duties for attorneys and performs related duties as required.
Must be a team player, organized and able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Attend client meetings with attorneys (both on and off site) to witness client documents
Transcribes legal briefs, correspondence, letters, and confidential memorandum
Types a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts
Court E-Filings
Answers telephone calls, transfers calls to the appropriate staff and take messages in their absences
Prepares, maintains and confirms daily work calendars and schedule meetings and appointments
Assists with travel arrangements, internal correspondence, reimbursements for attorneys, paralegals
Reads, sorts and ensures incoming mail is timely delivered; ensures outgoing mail is processed
Processes bills; proofs billing sheets; reviews and edits bills
Maintain attorneys’ legal confidential and administrative files
Related Duties
Assist other Attorneys and Legal Assistants within the Group and Office
Proactively manage contacts in Outlook and Interaction
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Three to five years of legal assistance experience. Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures
Considerable knowledge of legal documents preparation, legal terminology and court procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons, BigHand (digital dictation)
Considerable knowledge of effective proofreading
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits (if FTE Requirements met)
Firm-Paid : Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits : Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
Retirement : 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after‑tax contributions.
Time Off : Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work‑life balance (e.g. parental leave).
Additional Benefits
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program.
Firm-paid back‑up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program.
Tax‑advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
Employee discounts through Working Advantage.
Other Compensation
Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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General Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs responsible and confidential secretarial work and routine administrative duties for attorneys and performs related duties as required.
Must be a team player, organized and able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Attend client meetings with attorneys (both on and off site) to witness client documents
Transcribes legal briefs, correspondence, letters, and confidential memorandum
Types a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts
Court E-Filings
Answers telephone calls, transfers calls to the appropriate staff and take messages in their absences
Prepares, maintains and confirms daily work calendars and schedule meetings and appointments
Assists with travel arrangements, internal correspondence, reimbursements for attorneys, paralegals
Reads, sorts and ensures incoming mail is timely delivered; ensures outgoing mail is processed
Processes bills; proofs billing sheets; reviews and edits bills
Maintain attorneys’ legal confidential and administrative files
Related Duties
Assist other Attorneys and Legal Assistants within the Group and Office
Proactively manage contacts in Outlook and Interaction
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Three to five years of legal assistance experience. Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures
Considerable knowledge of legal documents preparation, legal terminology and court procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons, BigHand (digital dictation)
Considerable knowledge of effective proofreading
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits (if FTE Requirements met)
Firm-Paid : Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits : Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
Retirement : 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after‑tax contributions.
Time Off : Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work‑life balance (e.g. parental leave).
Additional Benefits
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program.
Firm-paid back‑up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program.
Tax‑advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
Employee discounts through Working Advantage.
Other Compensation
Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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