Job details
Salary $42,647 – $67,910 a year
Job Type Full-time
Number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Full Job Description
THE LAW FIRM: Appleton Reiss, PLLC is a Tampa based law firm that focuses on real estate. The firm provides full-service representation as general counsel for homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, civic associations, commercial associations, community development districts, special taxing districts, and property owners, including multi-family and commercial property owners.
Performs a variety of paralegal duties for attorneys according to established policies and procedures. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys, supervisor and staff. Observes confidentiality of client matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Order and examine title history, lien searches, public records searches for condominium and homeowner association properties.
- Draft and revise legal documents such as amendments to declarations, title memoranda, leases, meeting notices.
- Draft and revise corporate resolutions for clients with attorney oversight.
- Perform review of association declarations, articles of incorporation, and bylaws.
- Review and prepare client status reports on regular basis.
- Perform address/asset searches through Postal Service, Accurint, DMV and Private Investigator when necessary.
- Review and sort incoming mail, identifying time-sensitive documents and notifying attorney.
- Accurately compose letters, memos and various other legal documents. Proofreads all work completely to ensure complete accuracy.
- Preparation and filing of litigation and discovery documents, motions, and pleadings in Florida state and federal courts.
- Maintain telephone contact with clients as needed.
- Complete critical tasks within specified time limits.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Familiarity with chapters 617, 718, and 720 of the Florida Statutes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent grammar, proofreading and editing skills (e.g., punctuation, spelling, formatting). Correct errors in a timely manner and turn work product back to attorneys within prescribed time frame.
- Keep records and filing systems in an organized and systematic manner.
- Familiarity of collections as a specialty area of law practice.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks and complete all work assigned within prescribed deadlines.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, with clients, attorneys and other team members, both speaking and in writing.
- The aptitude to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group to include clients, attorneys and managers, and provide information in a courteous and considerate manner.
- The ability to maintain composure during periods when workload may increase due to influx of new clients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working in a law environment preferably as a paralegal or legal assistant.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Very competitive pay will be offered to the top candidates. It is the firm’s intent to attract and retain the best talent in the marketplace by being in the top tier of compensation for its team members.
Health Insurance, 401k, subsidized life and disability insurance benefits, paid vacation, and flexible work schedules are offered to employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,647.00 – $67,910.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
- Masks Required for interaction with coworkers and guests in the building
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
