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Ad-VANCE Talent Solutions

Legal Administrative Assistant

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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

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Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant Location:
Sarasota, FL Pay Rate:
$20.00-$22.00 per hour
Employment Type:
Long-Term/Temp-to-Hire Opportunity through Ad-Vance Talent Solutions Position Overview Ad-Vance Talent Solutions is seeking a professional, detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join a small, established family law firm in Sarasota. This is a long-term opportunity providing administrative and client support to two family law attorneys and a paralegal. The ideal candidate will be warm, professional, highly organized, and comfortable communicating with clients who may be dealing with sensitive and sometimes stressful legal matters. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as this position plays an important role in ensuring information is handled correctly and efficiently. Primary Responsibilities Answer, screen, and appropriately route incoming telephone calls. Schedule appointments for prospective and current clients. Provide friendly, professional, and compassionate customer service to clients and prospective clients. Gather and accurately enter client and case information into Clio. Open and maintain client files. File and organize legal and administrative documents. Provide general administrative support to two family law attorneys and a paralegal. Assist with client intake and administrative follow-up. Maintain accurate records and ensure information is entered correctly. Handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion. Perform other administrative duties as needed to support the attorneys and paralegal. Qualifications & Skills Previous administrative, legal office, customer service, or related experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Professional, warm, and friendly telephone manner. Strong customer service skills and a genuine desire to help people. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy office environment. Comfortable learning and utilizing software platforms; experience with Clio is preferred. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Professional demeanor and the ability to interact comfortably with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals. What We're Looking For The right candidate will be someone who understands that the first impression matters. You will often be the first person a prospective or current client speaks with, so we are looking for someone who can communicate with confidence, professionalism, warmth, and genuine empathy. If you are detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and enjoy helping people while keeping an office running smoothly, we would love to hear from you! Compensation & Benefits $20.00-$22.00 per hour, depending on experience. Long-term position through Ad-Vance Talent Solutions. Opportunity to become eligible for benefits through Ad-Vance Talent Solutions. Stable opportunity with an established Sarasota law firm. Ad-Vance Talent Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance