What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace?
Job Overview
Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace, an expanding AV-rated, Florida law firm, is seeking a legal assistant / paralegal with 3 years of experience with Florida law, to work onsite on its beautiful Northa Tampa campus.
Experience Required:
- 3 years of civil litigation paralegal experience in Florida.
- Proven experience executing billable tasks and entering time accordingly.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Law firm case management software a plus!
Areas of Law:
- Complex civil litigation (i.e. commercial litigation, real estate litigation)
- Guardianship, probate, and trust litigation
- Guardianship and probate administration
- Estate planning
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and maintain an assigned caseload.
- Schedule all case-related events and docket upcoming events and deadlines.
- Conduct communications with clients, opposing counsel, and judges.
- Conduct background and online research related to facts of the case, case witnesses, statutory requirements, and procedural rules.
- Draft non-complex notices, motions, and subpoenas.
- Assist attorneys with discovery requests and responses, including compilation of responsive records.
- Requesting, reviewing, and processing records / discovery.
- Trial preparation, including organization of exhibits and coordination with witnesses.
If you are passionate about the legal field, have excellent communication skills, and a professional, helpful, and “can do” attitude, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity by submitting your resume with a cover letter.
Check out our beautiful North Tampa campus! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZAWef5uzTA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $60,000