What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Silverio & Hall, P.A.?
Join our team as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Silverio & Hall, P.A., a small boutique AV rated law firm focusing on Marital and Family law, Commercial Litigation and the appeal of those matters.
As a paralegal/legal assistant, your mission will include but not be limited to, setting hearings, depositions and mediations, calendaring, e-filing pleadings with court and serving on opposing counsel, internal filing, transcribe from electronic dictation (BigHand), meet with clients and otherwise tackling needs directly related to our clients and the firm’s administration.
Salary commensurate with experience.
If you are a self-motivated professional who is extremely organized, able to meet deadlines and work independently as well as with a team, has a great attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this position today.
Key Responsibilities:
· Transcribe, accurately type and proofread legal documents
· Organize documents and maintain client files
· All scheduling and calendaring of hearings, depositions, conferences, mediations, etc.
· Electronic court filing.
· Calendar court dates and keep up with deadlines.
· Professional interaction with clients, attorneys and courts.
· Present a professional image.
· Help with light general office duties as needed.
Qualifications:
· Must have a minimum of 3 years legal experience.
· Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
· Familiarity with court procedures.
· Familiarity with legal documents and terminology.
· Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills.
· Able to work independently, manage time and prioritize.
· Experience with DPA would be helpful but training is available.
Requirements:
· Must pass an employment background check.
· Earned a minimum of an Associates Degree (Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies preferred)
· 3 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal or legal secretary
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000