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Legal Assistant (Entry Level Bankruptcy 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
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Established law firm is currently hiring a Legal Assistant. The position is full time. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The law firm provides benefits after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period. The law firm is a boutique practice. General civil litigation, probate trust & estate planning, some real estate, commercial business litigation and bankruptcy. This position would support one Associate who handles primarily Bankruptcy matters. Applicants must have experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Administrative experience with a completed Paralegal Certificate with some BK knowledge. The Bankruptcy Legal Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for supporting the attorney in all Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy proceedings. Prepare initial draft of bankruptcy filings. Assist in answering client calls, confirm appointments, and manage attorney calendar. You must be very organized and comfortable establishing a consistent workflow.