What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at All Legal Staff, Inc.?
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to join their legal team. This is a permanent position and the law firm has hired us to recruit for this opportunity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures and regulations, particularly in areas of litigation. Insurance defense, preferred; construction defect litigation preferred. This role will involve supporting attorneys in various tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of the office, and contributing to case management. The firm works a scheduled 37.5 hour work week.
Duties
- Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met for filings and other legal documents.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents, ensuring adherence to proper formatting and legal standards.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with applicable laws.
- Maintain organized files and records
- Coordinate scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, mediations and trials
- Manage the attorneys calendars for all scheduled events and deadlines
- Be proactive with upcoming deadlines
- Exhibit excellent excellent communication skills with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
- Other legal administrative duties: handling conflicts in accordance with firm procedures; assisting with time and billing; travel arrangements and other legal administrative tasks.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of law-related terminology and procedures; Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
- Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Exceptional proofreading abilities to ensure all documents are error-free.
- Proficient clerical skills including filing, data entry, and document management.
- Strong written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to contribute to a team's success while developing your skills further, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $72,000
