Organization Type Law Firm
Job TypeLegal Staff
Date Last Verified Sep 12, 2020
Posted on Jul 10, 2020
Years of ExperienceMin 5 yrs required
Location Lakeland, FL, United States
IndustryLegal
Practice Area
Family Law >> Family Law
Sessums Law Group, P.A. Lakeland — Seeking Experienced Paralegal for High-volume Lakeland Family Law Firm
Benefits Offered Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K after 90 days of employment
Vacation and PTO (Paid Time Off) after one year of service
Employment Type — full time
PLEASE ONLY apply if your skill set and experience level are advanced and you are driven to succeed. This position involves high volume, intense focus and high degree of organization for a fast paced / demanding environment. You should be systems driven, organized, and committed to assisting our attorneys to resolve cases in the best interest of the clients. We require experienced partners who work independently and can multitask/prioritize tasks and deliver on deadlines.
You must have: Exemplary work ethic — Excellent writing skills — Commitment to excellence — Professional appearance and demeanor — Excellent communication/listening skills
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
5+ years prior legal experience in family law claims/cases Ability to work independently- self-starter — follow through
Professional appearance and demeanor
Intermediate to advanced computer skills-Outlook Office, Word, Excel, Calendar
· Preparation of exhibits, drafting of pleadings and letters monitoring and obtaining discovery from opposing counsel
· Knowledge of Florida E-filing portal and knowledge/understanding of FL Family Law
· Interact with and support attorneys maintaining and providing documentation
Compensation is highly competitive and negotiable based on work product, experience and history of success.
Submit Introductory Letter and Resume to respond to this opportunity in Word format.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Vision Insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus Pay
Experience:
- Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
- Legal: 5 years (Required)
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Location:
- Lakeland, FL 33803 (Required)
License:
- Paralegal Certificate (Required)
Language:
- English / Spanish (Preferred)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Minimum Previous Legal Responsibility:
- Intermediate (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
- Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative
Company’s website:
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- No
Company info
Sessums Law Group
Company Profile
When you face a legal challenge, the right lawyer can help you and your loved ones overcome tough problems and improve your lives. At Sessums Law Group, P.A. in Tampa, we are dedicated personal injury, family law and commercial law attorneys with a proven record of success. We deliver strong counsel to individuals, families and businesses. Our lawyers draw on more than 30 years of combined legal experience and use the knowledge we’ve gained to pursue justice for the people we represent. Whether you’re going through a divorce, have been hurt in an auto accident or require other legal assistance, our Florida firm provides thorough, assertive support until your matter is resolved.
