Legal Assistant Paralegal

Company Description

The Toney Law Firm in Gainesville, Florida is dedicated to providing compassionate and affordable legal representation for elders and their families. Specializing in estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, and real estate closings, we aim to help clients navigate complex legal and social challenges with peace of mind.

Role Description

We are looking for applicants with great organizational skills, the ability to multitask, self-motivator with strong attention to detail and great time management skills, and a willingness to learn and help wherever needed. Must be a dedicated professional with a positive attitude. The right candidate will perform a variety of legal, administrative, and clerical tasks for the firm delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct initial in-take process and gather detailed information for attorneys.

· Schedule meetings for client/attorney conference calls and office appointments.

· Creating, editing, and organizing client files.

· Correspond with clients via phone or email, in between initial contact through to file closure.

· Accurately prepare documents, pleadings and correspondence

· Witness and notarize documents

· Provide assistance to all firm attorneys.

· Other tasks as needed.

Required Skills:

· Excellent customer service skills: conduct intake process with potential clients .

· Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication and research skills.

· Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Investigative mind and strong research skills.

· Willingness to learn.

· Strong attention to detail.

*Positive attitude

· Experience in a law firm setting, with legal procedures, culture, and protocols

· Good working knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office

· Familiarity in Estate Planning, Probate, or Trust Administration

Qualifications

• Skills in Law and Legal Document Preparation
• Strong Communication and Research abilities
• Experience in Document Review
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree or Certification or degree in Paralegal Studies