Job Description
Firm Ranking : AmLaw100 Firm
Location : Miami, FL
Position : Legal Secretary, Real Estate
Support Model : 7 Attorneys to 1 Professional Assistant
Target Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
Work Week : 9 : 30am – 5pm (37.5 hour work week)
Onsite Logistics : Onsite
Hiring Manager : Office Administrator
Responsibilities : Responsibilities
- Draft and review real estate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for closings, including gathering necessary documentation.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
- Maintain client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Handle monthly client billing (paper and electronic billing). Review billing prebills for accuracy, completeness, and necessary timekeeper inquiries and narrative edits.
- New Business Intake
Skills And Technology
Must have at least five years of law firm experience as a defense litigation legal assistant with Federal and State court experience.Experience working with multiple attorneys is required.Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through required.Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required.Knowledge of iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant