Part Time Legal Assistant – Palm Coast, FL Direct Hire Position Available In Flagler, Florida

Job Description:

Short Description:

Assist with preparation of legal documents. Research backgroundinformation related to legal issues, gather records and files, andput information together. Draft routine contracts or legalagreements. Retain files of prepared legal documents. May respondto interrogatories and coordinate requests between internal andexternal counsel.

Duties/Responsibilities:

?Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legalcorrespondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper orelectronic filing system. ?Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizingexhibits. ?Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals,wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements. ?Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details ofcase. ?File pleadings with court clerk. ?Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, andlegal articles, codes, and documents. ?Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing. ?Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources,such as public records, to determine causes of action and toprepare cases. ?Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery ofsubpoenas. ?Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library isup-to-date. Skills/Requirements/Qualifications ?Computers and Electronics ? Knowledge of office software includingMS Word, Excel and Outlook ?Reading Comprehension ? Understanding written sentences andparagraphs in work related documents. ?Active Listening ? Giving full attention to what other people aresaying, taking time to understand the points being made, askingquestions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriatetimes. ?Speaking ? Talking to others to convey informationeffectively. ?Writing ? Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate forthe needs of the audience. ?Critical Thinking ? Using logic and reasoning to identify thestrengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions orapproaches to problems. ?Time Management ? Managing one’s own time and the time ofothers. ?Active Learning ? Understanding the implications of newinformation for both current and future problem solving anddecision-making. ?Coordination ? Adjusting actions in relation to others’actions. ?Judgment and Decision Making ? Considering the relative costs andbenefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriateone. ?Monitoring ? Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, otherindividuals, or organizations to make improvements or takecorrective action. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will considerall qualified candidates without regard to disability or protectedveteran status.