Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll support our attorneys in commercial litigation, business transactions, and bankruptcy matters by proactively drafting legal pleadings and financial documents, managing case logistics with minimal supervision, and contributing to a team-oriented environment that values ownership, initiative, and collaborative problem-solving. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.

Compensation :

$40,000 - $60,000 yearly

Responsibilities :

• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Assist lawyers in organizing and preparing the required schedules and correspondence required in bankruptcy cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.
• Take full ownership of assigned cases, proactively flagging potential issues or missing elements before deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and other staff to ensure case strategies are executed efficiently.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with team members.
• Manage filings, calendars, and case documentation while anticipating attorney needs and next steps.

Key Performance Metrics Measured For Salary & Bonus Qualification :

Drafting accuracy, Deadline Management, Task Autonomy & Initiative, and Collaboration & Communication.

Qualifications :

About Company

CAVA Law LLC is a boutique firm in Coral Gables, FL. Started in 2017 by its founding partners, it has steadily grown to represent clients throughout the state of Florida. Focusing on financial matters, attorneys at CAVA Law assist their clients, both individual and corporate, within bankruptcy, outside of bankruptcy, and in commercial litigation cases & transactional matters. From its inception, the Firm has held steadfast to its workplace ethos of teamwork, work-life balance, and community.