Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Shipwash Law Firm , PA Maitland, FL Job Details Full-time $19 - $23 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Court record maintenance Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Writing skills E-filing platforms Client file management Legal document sorting and filing Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Court case file organization Legal case management Court hearing scheduling Associate's degree Pleadings filing assistance Digital legal archive

Full Job Description Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) College Degree (Associate's degree) (preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Foreclosure Experience:

1 year (Preferred) Responsibilities Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and meetings by organizing case files, calendars, and documents. Conduct searches using the various property appraiser and clerk of courts' sites Draft pleadings and letters Maintain accurate records of case files Maintain the attorney's calendar Correspond with clients and non-clients Perform any other task as assigned or needed. Must be able to communicate/correspond with Judicial Assistants, Clerk of Court, and Opposing Parties. Skills Must have clerical skills with attention to detail for accurate file management. Must possess knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, legal practices and procedures, and legal calendaring. Must have writing and communication skills Most know Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Must have a work ethic and follow the firm's policies and rules. Ability to interact effectively with clients, maintain confidentiality and discretion, work independently without specific instruction, and use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to this level of responsibility. Must know how to search for judges' procedures, schedule hearings, locate virtual hearing room's information, and e-file Ability to label and store documents in the physical file and electronically using the firm's case management system. Must be comfortable organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining calendars to make sure deadlines are met. Ability to prioritize certain tasks as needed. Able to meet deadlines Team player and motivated to learn

Pay:

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person