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Part-Time Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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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
- At least two years of experience working as legal secretary/paralegal in a law firm
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
- Ability to multitask and perform under deadlines
- Keep attorney's calendar and track deadlines and due dates
- Ability to type 65 wpm
- High attention to detail
- Team player, but also able to work independently
- Excellent organization skills
- Answer multiple phone lines
- Knowledge of Florida's E-Portal filing system is a plus!
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00- $25.