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Family Law Legal Assistant needed for firm in Tallahassee, FL
Compensation: Starting pay is negotiable and based on experience. Please submit resume and two references.
Full-time legal/administrative assistant needed for a family law attorney. Approximately 36-40 hours per week. There is opportunity for advancement and increased responsibility in this position should you prove a good fit for the office.
Primary Duties:
File/e-file all pleadings (hard copy or electronically) at the proper court in a timely manner
Trial preparation, including preparation of trial binders, exhibits, scheduling experts
File coordination for hearings
Discovery document coordination
General office management
Answering phones and communicating with clients, other attorneys, and the court
Drafting letters and e-mails
Maintaining attorney calendar
Organizing files both hard and electronic copies
Schedule Court appearances for cases
Other clerical duties
Primary Qualifications:
Preferred one year or more of administrative experience preferably in a legal environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with consistent attention to detail
Preferred experience with e-filing procedures
Solid understanding of Microsoft Word & Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Essential Forms, Dropbox, icloud
Must be well organized and maintain the organization of both paper and electronic files
Stays on top of what is going on
Knowledge of grammar, editing ability, and proofreading
Good people skills
Ability to effectively and confidently communicate with attorneys, clients, professional staff and peers
Florida Notary is a plus
Education:
Bachelors (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Legal Assistant: 1year (Preferred)
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