Hybrid Legal Assistant & Bookkeeping Specialist

ZOECKLEIN LAW PA

Sarasota (FL)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

ZOECKLEIN LAW PA in Sarasota is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Legal Assistant for a hybrid role that blends legal support with bookkeeping duties. The successful candidate will assist attorneys and paralegals in probate and estate matters, and must be highly organized with excellent client-service skills.

The role requires balancing legal deadlines with bookkeeping tasks in a professional, discreet manner.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a legal assistant in a law firm with bookkeeping duties.
Familiarity with Florida probate, guardianship, trust, estate, or litigation processes.
Strong bookkeeping and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities.
Experience with a legal case management system such as PracticePanther or similar.

Responsibilities

Open and file new matters with the appropriate court.
Prepare, organize, and electronically file pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
Coordinate with clients, courts, beneficiaries, creditors, and other parties.
Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation and organize exhibits.
Maintain and manage case files, calendars, and deadlines from inception to resolution.