What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at McKillop Law Firm?
JOB SUMMARY:
As a member of our team, the Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of our litigation and probate matters. Your primary responsibilities would include:
- Acting as a helpful and confident first point of contact for prospective and current clients, judges’ offices and judicial assistants, and other law firms
- Accurately managing the appointment and hearing calendars
- Drafting letters and first drafts of legal documents using firm templates
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail, pleadings, and other documents into our case management system
- Maintaining, updating, and improving office forms, policies, and processes
- General front office duties
ABOUT MCKILLOP LAW FIRM:
We are a fast-paced, family-run law firm specializing in estate planning and probate, residential real estate closings, and litigation related to those matters. McKillop Law Firm’s priority is providing exceptional, ethical service to our clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
- A proactive, energetic, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
- A high level of attention to detail
- Prior experience in file and case management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong tech-savviness and the ability to adapt to new technologies
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Preference is given for prior experience in a law firm
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We utilize really's screening tools as part of our hiring process. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the assigned assessment on really promptly. Please note that we do not review resumes until after the assessment is complete.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19