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Legal Assistant/Paralegal (ET - Miami)

Overview

job salary$55,000 - $60,000/hour
job locationFlorida -- Miami
job typeContract

 

Apply Today! If you're an experienced legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply now through Ascendo Resources and let us connect you with this exciting opportunity!

Position Overview:

Ascendo Resources is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Case Manager with experience in Personal Injury and Pre-Litigation to join a dynamic and growing law firm in Coconut Grove. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including file management, discovery, scheduling, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist attorneys with handling first-party property insurance litigation cases from intake through trial or settlement

  • Draft, edit, and file legal documents including complaints, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and responses

  • Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other court-related schedules

  • Maintain case files, docket deadlines, and correspondence using case management software

  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and insurance adjusters

  • Perform legal research and compile case law or documentation as requested

  • Assist with trial prep including exhibit binders, witness lists, and trial notebooks

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of legal case management or injury claims role

  • Strong understanding of Florida court rules and litigation procedures

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask under deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal case management software is a plus

  • Bilingual is a plus

 

Why Join This Firm?

  • Competitive salary based on experience ($55K–$60K)

  • Supportive and professional team environment

  • Convenient Coconut Grove location

  • Opportunity for growth within a respected legal team

 

 

DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority-owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.


Contact information

Kyra Pinelli