What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Compton and Smith?
New Tampa / Wesley Chapel Family Law firm is looking for a quick learner, self motivated, punctual legal assistant / paralegal with family law experience and file management skills to ensure the smooth running of a high volume office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of services under the supervision of attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communications with clients
- Administratively support trials
- Type up and file / Efile legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and calendars
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, meditations, hearings and client conferences
- Must be able to bill for your time and collect on outstanding invoices
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
- Excellent communication / listening skills
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a law office
- Computer literacy
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $31,904.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,904 - $47,000
