$45,000 to $60,000 Annually
Benefits Offered
401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision
Employment Type
Full-Time
Why Work Here?
“Collegial and professional. Excellent benefits. Business Casual. Social activities. Busy legal practice.”
Trenam Law, an AV rated law firm with offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg, is seeking legal assistant candidates with 2+ years of experience in administrative tasks that may include specific experience working in commercial real estate, particularly related to lending and commercial transactions. Preference will be given to those with a desire to learn, advanced technical skills and a strong service inclination. This position will be located in our Saint Petersburg office.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Enhance attorney effectiveness by providing exceptional support to maintain organization, communicate with clients and others within the practice group, have or quickly develop a thorough understanding of the real estate lending process and procedures, real estate transactions, will handle electronic court recordings, will manage client documents and attorney/paralegal email and file into the firm’s document management system. The position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely completion of the post-closing process. Additionally, formatting, editing and minor drafting in Word will be a daily requirement in this role.
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent spelling and grammar
- Detail oriented
- Problem Solver
- Proficient with Word functions and formatting
- Accurate data entry
- Organizational skills
- Service attitude
- Thoroughness
- Ability to use the firm’s Aderant financial software (time-entry, conflicts) Windows/MS Office Software/Document Management Software and learn new technologies
- Personable and Collaborative
- Communication Proficiency, both written and oral
SKILLS/CHARACTERISTICS
1. Document Management/Organization
2. Meet Deadlines
3. Resourceful
4. Communicator
5. Appropriate Telephone Manners/Presentation, as well as Ability to Operate Phone/Voicemail
6. Office Experience – General, PC Proficiency, Verbal Communication, Internal Communications, Dependability, Client Relationships
Candidates should exhibit a high degree of professionalism, be able to demonstrate successful working relationships, have a strong work ethic and dedication to client service, have the confidence to request information from more senior employees and possess a strong orientation for detail.
About Trenam Law:
Busy law firm. Challenging assignments. Welcoming environment with a team focused approach.
