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Location Brandon, FL Industries Legal services Job Type Full Time Employee (Preferred) Years of Experience 2-4 years (Preferred) Education Level High School Graduate or Equivalent College Degree (a plus) Career Level Entry Level Position Available: Legal Assistant Small law firm seeks legal assistant. Position has primary responsibility for routing incoming calls, scheduling/managing senior attorney’s calendar, as well as case management for cases assigned to the position, including client contact, transcription, drafting documents & correspondence, file closure, etc. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision within a time-sensitive environment to prioritize tasks, independently set and accomplish goals, monitor progress and communicate effectively with supervising attorneys, and demonstrate initiative to move cases forward. Applicant must be congenial and have ability to communicate clearly, effectively and politely with customers/clientele. Proficiency with Microsoft Word is mandatory, and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Experience with Time Matters is a significant plus. Real estate legal background also a plus. All applicants should have excellent organizational skills, grammar skills, high attention to detail, and suitable typing skills (50wpm min). Exceptional computer skills are mandatory as firm management system is largely paperless. Probate or Estate Planning experience is a plus. All applicants will be required to take a computer aptitude test and may be subject to background screening. Small firm environment means all new team members must work well with others, focusing on the best interests of the firm. “Entry level” anticipates some training will be necessary, yet sufficient background skills and intellectual ability for rapid assimilation of position requirements required. Full time employee salary range begins at $24,000, yet is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full time permanent employee benefits include: Health insurance; 401(k) plan; Paid two week vacation, 10 annual holidays, and Christmas Eve through New Years Day office closure. DO NOT inquire in person or send your resume by any other means. Doing so will be interpreted as a failure to follow instructions and will disqualify you from consideration. Job Type: Full-time Job Location:
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