Job details
Salary $40,000 – $50,000 a year
Job Type Full-time
Number of hires for this role 1
Full Job Description
Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A., an AV-Rated, long established preeminent Family Law firm seeks a well-organized, technologically savvy, experienced Legal Assistant/Scheduler for our Tampa office with a minimum of 5 years’ scheduling experience. Experience in the legal field is preferred, but not required.
As a Legal Assistant and Scheduler, the job assists with many crucial tasks relating to the core function of the firm. This position handles the calendar and scheduling for all attorneys and paralegals; assisting in the drafting of pleadings relevant to all scheduling; handling all prospective client intake and entering into firm’s database. Additionally, this position provides general back-up for the Paralegals, Office Manager and Receptionist.
The position requires a resourceful and organized personality, who is comfortable, flexible, proactive, and forward thinking in a fast-paced environment with the pressure of deadlines. Must have excellent communications and inter-personal skills. Must be comfortable with computers, proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe. Experience with Centerbase and Worldox would be a plus.
The following are examples of the Legal Assistant’s core responsibilities:
· Handling of calendar and scheduling for all paralegals and attorneys
· Drafting of Pleadings relevant to all scheduling
· Prospective Client Intake
· General Back-up for Paralegals and Office Manager
· General Back-Up for Receptionist
Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. has been included in U.S. News Best Law Firms for years and provides an excellent work environment, competitive salaries, paid parking, employer contributed Simple IRA, Health, Vision, Dental and Disability Insurances. Compensation based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All clients are required to wear masks and all employees are required to wear masks (other than in personal office)
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33602 (Preferred)
Experience:
- Scheduling: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Typical start time:
- 8AM
Typical end time:
- 5PM
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Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
