Paralegal Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Paralegal#25-67733
$30.34-$33.00 per hour
St. Petersburg, FL
All On-site Job Description
Our Client, a Financial company, is looking for a Paralegal for their St. Petersburg, FL/Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal support services to attorneys in the form of basic case research and preparation of legal and business communications.
Draft legal and business communications in support of attorneys, prepare legal documents and other correspondence both with and without attorney supervision. Maintain a library of pre-approved form documents, contract clauses, templates, and historical documents, and add or revise material as needed.
Prepare standard letters and reports and help create initial drafts of documents for review.
May assist with litigation and dispute resolution.
Gather, organize, summarize, index, and maintain documents from various sources;
Perform legal research and assist in preparation of presentation materials.
Provide general support to attorneys, and assist with other related duties as required.
Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources.
Assist in reviewing claims and preparing draft pleadings for review by legal counsel.
Gather, organize, summarize and index legal and supporting documentation for internal and external legal counsel.
Draft correspondence, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, motions, promissory notes, subpoenas and other related documents. Research, compile information and assist in preparing responses to third party subpoenas
Maintain the on-going status of cases in the case management system.
Assist other paralegals, as required.
Maintain currency in paralegal practices and methodologies.
Operate standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Laws, legal codes, precedents, and government regulations.
Fundamental business practices and concepts that impact the success and profitability of the firm. Intermediate level concepts, practices and procedures of the paralegal profession.
Basic investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
Financial markets and products. Reviewing claims and preparing draft pleadings.
Gathering, organizing, summarizing and indexing legal and supporting documentation.
Preparing discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, motions, promissory notes, subpoenas and other related documents. Preparing and maintaining trial notebooks.
Assisting legal counsel at hearings and proceedings. Obtaining witness statements.
Tracking expenses and comparing to budget.
Maintaining information in an automated case management system.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
Maintain confidential information.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships. Attend mediations and final hearings as deemed necessary by your assigned attorney.
Maintain professional currency.
Use analytical and critical thinking skills in reading, interpreting, analyzing and applying information from legal documentation and references.
Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all organizational levels. Associates degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a law firm or legal department in a financial planning, investment management or other financial services environment. ~or~ An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Paralegal certification is preferred. Why Should You Apply?
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.