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McCarter & English, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Miami, FL office. Under general supervision, the role performs responsible and confidential secretarial work and routine administrative duties for attorneys, including attending client meetings, transcribing and preparing legal documents, court e-filings, handling calls and calendars, arranging travel, processing mail and bills, maintaining confidential files, and managing contacts. The position requires a team player who is organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, three to five years of legal assistance experience, a typing speed of at least 70 words per minute, knowledge of legal office practices, document preparation, legal terminology, court procedures, MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons and BigHand, plus strong proofreading and communication skills. Benefits may include insurance, medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, employee assistance services, backup care programs, college savings and employee discounts, subject to FTE requirements. Eligibility for a discretionary bonus is available.