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Entry level legal assistant/receptionist
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What they do
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
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Answer telephones
- Greet visitors to the office
- Update files
- Clerical duties such as filing, copying, scanning, emailing
- Maintain organized files and documentation
- Answer phones professionally and direct calls to the appropriate personnel
- Daily telephone, email and facsimile interaction with medical care providers and insurance companies collecting medical records, bills and liens ## Requirements
- Strong interest in law and legal processes
- Basic knowledge of administrative tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Proficiency in proofreading and attention to detail
- Familiarity with phone etiquette in a professional setting
- Ability to work in a team setting This is a paid entry-level position that offers valuable exposure to various areas of law.