Legal Assistant Position Available In Leon, Florida

Legal Assistant Binding Minds Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000 – $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Westlaw Mid-level 3 years LexisNexis Litigation Legal administrative experience Law office General & commercial litigation Communication skills Full Job Description Job Summary Essential Functions Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments in handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, conflicts checks, billing, training, records, etc. Proficient knowledge of the rules of procedure using various court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in both Federal and State by the related court requirements. Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments. Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, calendaring billing due dates, and delivering bills to clients in electronic and paper forms. Schedule state court hearings by court requirements. Understand court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them. Schedule client appointments in coordination with the attorney. Possess some knowledge of special events planning and coordination to organize attorney business development events. Managing electronic and paper case files. Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering, screening, directing, and placing telephone calls and emails. Consistently deliver outstanding client service and quality. The above description is intended to describe the general nature and work employees perform in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload. Education And Experience Must have three to five years of law firm experience, preferably as a Litigation Legal Assistant with Federal and State court experience. Experience working with multiple attorneys is required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

General & commercial litigation: 3 years (Required) Legal administrative: 3 years (Required) Law firm: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

On the road