Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant

The candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to attorney(s) in order to enhance office effectiveness and facilitate the delivery of legal services. Will administer attorney(s)’ calendar, makes scheduling arrangements, and orchestrates travel plans as necessary. Collects, researches, organizes, and analyzes data, documentation, legal precedent, and applicable statutes. Composes and edits internal correspondence. Prepares and processes legal documents, such as summons, complaints, appeals, motions, and settlements. Makes photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter. Mails, faxes, emails or arranges for delivery of legal correspondence. Organizes and maintains law libraries, documents, and case files. Answers telephones, takes messages, answers routine questions, and transfers calls to appropriate staff. Greets visitors, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate personnel. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Should have Associate’s degree in relevant field. Must have 1 year of relevant experience. Must have ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence and ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Must have proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Additional Information

Ref R100032054

Company info

University of Miami
230 Ashe Building
Coral Gables
Florida
United States 33146
Website : https://welcome.miami.edu/