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Legal Secretary – Lapin & Leichtling, LLP (On-Site) (Coral Gables)
Legal Secretary
Boutique Coral Gables litigation firm seeks a Legal Secretary with 4 years of experience and strong skills in drafting, calendaring, and electronic filing. The ideal candidate is proficient in preparing litigation documents, managing deadlines, supporting trial preparation, and handling day-to-day secretarial tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
· Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and trial materials
· Calendar all case-related deadlines, depositions, and hearings; maintain organized electronic files
· Assist attorneys with case management and trial preparation
· Manage mail, scanning, printing, and e-filing/e-courtesy submissions
· Track deadlines, follow up on pending items, and assist with special projects
· Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff; answer and route calls; schedule conference calls; greet clients
Qualifications & Skills:
· 4 years of litigation legal secretary experience
· Strong knowledge of Local, State, and Federal court procedures
· Proficient in e-filing and docketing/calendaring
· Skilled with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management systems
· Experience with ProLaw (strong plus)
· Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism
Pay is commensurate with experience. Lapin & Leichtling, LLP offers a full benefit package.
Please send a resume with salary requirements. No phone calls – emails only.
- Location: On-site, Coral Gables, FL