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Scruggs, Carmichael & Wershow

Legal Assistant

Pay: $44,011/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Gainesville, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,161 / year median in Florida

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Job Description

Legal Assistant Scruggs, Carmichael & Wershow Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $26 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Filing court documents Caseload management Driver's License Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Data entry Organizational skills Legal case management Paralegal experience Managing litigation projects E-filing court documents Full Job Description Scruggs, Carmichael & Wershow, PA is seeking an experienced legal assistant or paralegal to join our firm. In this role, you would be joining our real estate litigation practice group, which requires a general understanding of civil litigation process and case management, including drafting template forms, service of process, e-filing, discovery, and calendaring deadlines. Experience with real estate matters, including title review and ability to research public records is preferred, but not necessary. Our real estate practice group is dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to our Clients while maintaining a relaxed and welcoming work environment. This position is integral to our legal team and requires a candidate with strong inter-personal and organizational skills, as well as a high level of attention to detail. The ideal applicant will be committed to joining our team, learning new skills, and growing in this long-term role. We are seeking a legal assistant or paralegal with a minimum of one year of experience with civil litigation. Pay is commensurate with relevant experience and skill level. Potential sign-on bonus for the right applicant.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $26.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person