401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision
Employment Type
Full-Time
Why Work Here?
“Wilkes & Associates, P. A. offers Competitive Salary and Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement.”
We are seeking a Legal Assistant – Scheduler to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys’ business needs.
Wilkes & Associates, P.A. offers competitive pay and full benefit package.
Summary of Role (what you will do):
· Schedule hearings, depositions, trials and meetings.
· Prepare legal documents
· Conduct research to support legal proceedings
· Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
· Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
· Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
· Record and store client information
Required
· 1 to 2 years minimum experience supporting trial attorneys in civil litigation
· Knowledge on the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
· Knowledge of the procedure to coordinate hearings, depositions, and trials with the requisite participants.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
· Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
Competencies
· Ability to work effectively and professionally with attorneys, other legal assistants, court reporters and clients.
· Ability to work in both an independent and team environment
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Must be a self-starter and operate with a high sense of urgency.
· Ability to balance multiple projects.
· Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
The above job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Wilkes & Associates, P. A.:
Wilkes & Associate, P.A., is a multi-state civil litigation Plaintiffs’ firm which handles a wide variety of claims nationwide with its corporate offices in Tampa, FL. Wilkes & Associates, P.A. was named among the Top 20 Plaintiffs’ firms in the country by the National Law Journal. We also have the honor of being featured for our work representing victims of nursing home abuse or neglect.
