Small, full service, client focused, law firm is seeking an legal assistant / secretary to work in their Pinellas Park office. This position requires a combination of legal administrative/substantive support for paralegal and attorney staff members in a growing transactional real estate practice.
Candidates should have general legal office related experience preferably with transactional legal practice, client intake, scheduling and administrative tasks.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Possess a high degree of organization and scheduling skills with the ability to manage administrative and logistical aspects of projects independently.
- Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience working with law firm case management and billing software preferred.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
- Experience providing administrative support to multiple attorneys, with a sustained record of high-quality work from inception to resolution, including, but not limited to, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
- Working with experienced paralegals with the preparation of legal documents.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and organizing meetings.
REQUIRMENTS:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a law firm environment.
- 3+ years of law firm experience preferred.
- Real Estate (transactional) experience required/litigation experience desired.
- Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and communication skills.
- Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Florida E-Filing System, JAWS, and Electronic Public Record Recording.
This is an in-person position and remote candidates will not be considered.
Core work hours are from ( 8:30am – 5:00pm)
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.
We invite qualified candidates who are eager to contribute to our legal team while enhancing their professional skills in a supportive environment to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.64 – $21.87 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pinellas Park, FL 33781: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
