Becker is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and 16 offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker is a diverse commercial law firm that prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client’s expectations. We are looking for professionals who share the same commitment. Becker offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
Currently, we are seeking a Legal Assistant for our Tampa location. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience working as a Legal Assistant within a law firm. Must have excellent computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue their career in a positive working environment.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting the Attorneys assigned to them in the department on their day to day operations of their practice and clients. Additionally, they will assist attorneys through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties requiring a knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.
DUTIES:
- Responsible for assigned attorney(s) scheduling and heavy calendar management.
- Handle sending out all regular mail, certified mail and Fed-Ex, etc.
- Coordinates travel arrangements as needed.
- Responsible for assigned attorney(s) telephones including but not limited to promotional calls, taking messages for attorney(s) and forwarding via email.
- Handle all Incoming Mail for assigned Attorneys.
- Input of attorneys CLE Credits with Florida Bar.
- Responsible for database management (Tampa Interaction).
- Assist with conflicts, new client packages, file opening and closing.
- Digital Dictation: letters, memos, amendments, mechanic lien packages, addendums, covenant enforcement letters, general contracts and the like. Ability to edit/correct documents and finalize for processing (whether via email, fed-ex, fax or mail).
- Enter billing time in Aderant for assigned attorney(s). General accounting duties.
- Process Attorney(s) Expense Reports.
- Responsible for filing of documents/emails in the attorney’s TBF (to be filed) folder in Matter Centricity.
- Able to perform corporate searches and work around the State and DBPR website.
- Assist with presentations and special engagements.
- Assist with preparation of form(s) if client wants us to be Registered Agents or remove us as Registered Agents.
- Any and all other duties as may be required of the job.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Legal Assistant shall possess a minimum of seven years’ experience and a bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of ten years’ experience, as a legal assistant. Ideal candidate must have excellent administrative and organizational skills, strong command of grammar, spelling and punctuation as well as real estate experience. In addition, they must be computer savvy to include but not limited to word-processing, Excel, presentation software, ability to organize files and workflow. Excellent customer/client relations in addition to customer service skills is a must.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.
We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,000.00 – $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
COVID-19 considerations:
The firm is adhering to all suggested guidelines in order to keep all employees safe.
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- Legal Assistant: 7 years (Required)
Location:
- Tampa, FL 33607 (Required)
Application Question:
- Do you have Real Estate experience?
Work Location:
- One location
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
- People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Company’s website:
Work Remotely:
- No
