Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Pinellas Family Lawyer, PLLC Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time $24 – $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Paid time off Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Legal support experience (11-15 years) Filing court documents Client communication E-filing platforms Filing Legal support experience Mid-level Microsoft Office Legal support experience (3-5 years) Meeting scheduling Legal support experience (1-2 years) Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Legal drafting Legal support experience (6-10 years) E-filing systems Law office Client communication management 2 years Communication skills E-filing court documents Office experience

Full Job Description Job Type:

Full-time Reports To:

Attorney/Managing Partner Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and assertive Legal Assistant to join our family law practice. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates directly and clearly, and maintains tight control over deadlines, calendars, and case flow. The Legal Assistant will support the attorney by managing scheduling, drafting standard court documents, processing correspondence, and handling filings and follow-ups with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule court hearings, mediations, depositions, and attorney phone conferences with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Draft and file Notices and other procedural documents via the Florida e-filing portal.
• Prepare and send form correspondence to clients and opposing counsel via email and physical mail.
• Monitor and manage all incoming court filings, mail, and emails to ensure timely attorney review and appropriate responses.
• Maintain and update the attorney’s calendar with all case-related events and deadlines.
• Track and follow up on voicemail messages left for the attorney and ensure timely response or delegation.
• Communicate with clients and third parties with clarity, professionalism, and appropriate follow-through.
• Assist with light administrative tasks as needed to support the flow of legal operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary role, preferably in family law.
• Strong command of legal procedures and court rules, including familiarity with e-filing in Florida.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Clear, direct, and professional written and verbal communication style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems (Clio experience a plus).
• Not afraid to follow up, ask questions, and keep things moving.

Preferred Traits:

• Comfortable taking initiative and holding others accountable to timelines.
• Can juggle multiple priorities without letting details fall through the cracks.
• Not easily flustered – keeps calm and communicates effectively under pressure.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 – $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 36 – 39 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Free parking Paid sick time Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Experience:

Law office: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Clearwater, FL 33759 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Clearwater, FL 33759: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person