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Legal Assistant / Back-Up Receptionist
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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 Responsibilities, Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Answer telephones, manage re-direction of all communication and effectively relay messages with accuracy
- Address all internal, external and client queries with a high degree of professionalism
- Receive, sort and maintain organized record of mail received and postage sent out
- Provide general administrative and clerical support
- Intermediate to advanced-level computer (Microsoft Office) and general office skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of information efficiently and effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
- Possess a high degree of professionalism in attire, customer communication and punctuality
- Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Ensure the firm remains in compliance with regards to visitor entry and office security
- Schedule and maintain a calendar of daily appointments, including meetings and room reservations
- Track front desk office inventory, as well as monitor and maintain all general office equipment Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Intermediate to advanced-level computer (Microsoft Office) and general office skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize large volumes of information efficiently and effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate through both verbal and written electronic correspondence
- Possess a high degree of professionalism in attire, customer communication and punctuality
- Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently Required Education and Training
- High school diploma or equivalent Bilingual - preferred but not required Job Type and Compensation
- Competitive Pay - commensurate to your experience
- Comprehensive training and mentoring programs
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays Health Insurance, Life, Dental, Medical, Vision, 401k.