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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 according to established law firm procedures.
- Prepare, type, proofread, edit, and format legal documents from dictation, handwritten notes, and attorney direction.
- Manage attorney calendars, contact lists, file listings, meetings, conference rooms, deadlines, and related scheduling needs.
- Assist with client billing, including time entry, bill editing, billing deadline tracking, and invoice delivery.
- Communicate professionally with clients, answer and direct calls, relay messages, and help maintain strong client relationships.
- Maintain database records and create charts, spreadsheets, and tracking documents to support the Family Law litigation team. Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year.
- Full-time, direct hire opportunity.
- Onsite position in Vero Beach, FL with 2 remote workdays available per month.
- Great benefits package.
- Free onsite parking.
- Professional, collaborative work environment.