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Family Law Legal 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
Job Description
- Organize, maintain, open, and close physical and electronic legal files, including conflict checks and database updates.
- Prepare, type, proofread, and edit legal documents from dictation, handwritten notes, and attorney direction.
- Manage attorney calendars, contact lists, file listings, meetings, conference rooms, and other appointments.
- Support the client billing process by entering attorney time, editing bills, tracking billing deadlines, and delivering invoices to clients.
- Answer, direct, and manage telephone calls while relaying messages and maintaining professional client communication.
- Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys and the Family Law litigation practice group. Compensation and Benefits
Salary:
$55,000 to $65,000 annually.Job Type:
Direct Hire.Schedule:
Full-time, Monday through Friday.Location:
On site in Vero Beach, FL 32960.