Legal Staff Assistant; Temporary

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Staff Assistant position in our Miami Office.

• Answer telephone and direct calls
• Greet office visitors
• Maintain a neat and professional reception area
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings
• Receive and sort mail deliveries
• E-file court filings in State and Federal courts, in this and other jurisdictions
• Navigate on the Court websites and Docketing
• Schedule conferences, depositions, motion hearings and meetings and maintain attorney calendars
• Open new matters / process matters for closing
• Create Dropbox
• Provide general secretarial, administrative, and clerical support as needed
• Copy, scan and print requests

• Experience in a law firm setting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Kofax PDF or similar program
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to lift legal size boxes of 10 - 20 pounds

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits