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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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: Include the following, as well as other duties which may be assigned by management, at Firm's sole discretion:- Work with and assist attorneys in providing legal services to clients, including legal research, client communications, writing, and related duties
- Providing professional client service under supervision of attorneys
- This position requires daily repetitive typing & sitting.
- Performing assignments in cooperation with other Firm employees, as required
- Maintain the schedule of assigned attorney, as well as scheduling client appointments, hearings and other meetings
- Daily written and oral communication with veterans and their families, as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs in a timely manner
- Filing, scanning, and copying
- Scheduling depositions, hearings, mediation, etc.
- Drafting legal documents including complaints, discovery, motions and subpoenas
- Responsible for case reviews and preparing file summaries
- Requesting medical records; maintain professional interaction with doctors' offices
- Train Legal Assistants
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/ responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below, are representative (but not exhaustive) of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:- Punctual, dependable, and reliable
- Professional management, communication and interpersonal skills; strong in empathy
- Ability to work both independently and well with others
- Capable of handling a high volume and fast paced work environment
- Independent worker who is able to meet deadlines
- Must be organized, detail oriented and capable of managing a large case load
- Prior Military service a plus
- Law Firm experience preferred
- Bilingual is a plus, but not a requirement
Software:
- Familiar with Aderant/Client Profiles a plus
- Proficient in
Microsoft Office Education:
- Equivalent combination of education and experience a plus