Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an Office Assistant / Paralegal to join a Law Firm. You will provide overall support to the founders' business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Trial Preparation and Civil Litigation knowledge
- Prepare for Depositions and Mediations
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
- Answer Phones
- Record and store client information
- Customer Service and Client Interaction
- Schedule Hearings
- Maintain/Update Schedule as needed
- Deliver Court Documents
- Efiling
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field preferred (General Civil Litigation is a plus)
- Familiar with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Trial Preparation
- Familiarity with legal research
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Collection experience helpful, but not necessary. A portion of the litigation involves foreclosures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Organizational skills is a must
- Litigation experience preferred but not required
- Able to work independently without much supervision
Company DescriptionFriendly Family Environment
Company Description
Friendly Family Environment