Legal Assistant

Merideth Nagel & The Legacy Legal Team; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Careers advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Merideth Nagel and the Legacy Legal Team is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Clermont office. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a law-office setting.

We value a proactive, positive attitude and clear communication to support attorneys and staff. You will draft legal documents, manage calendars, assist with correspondence, and help route mail and filings.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have experience working in a law office.
• Self-starter with high organization and attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude and ability to handle pressure calmly.
• Positive outlook and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Draft real estate deeds.
• Review attorney’s calendars daily for changes and add deadlines.
• Provide phone backup to the firm’s receptionist.
• Draft letters, emails, memos, and other correspondence.
• Organize and prepare outgoing mail for the legal team.
• Copy, scan, file, and E-file legal documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Research skills

English proficiency

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Office equipment

Job description

Merideth Nagel and the Legacy Legal Team is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our thriving office in Clermont!

We believe that work is a thing to be enjoyed, not "dreaded." We regularly enjoy office outings, team-building events, and participating in community events. We offer competitive healthcare benefits, retirement matching, and paid time off. We know that "teamwork makes the dream work" and you’ll find that we go above and beyond to take care of each other, and the clients placed in our care.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a law office, is a self-starter, extremely organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and has a positive outlook.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

Essential Job Duties

• Draft real estate deeds.
• Review attorney’s calendars daily for changes and add deadlines.
• Provide phone backup to the firm’s receptionist.
• Draft letters, emails, memos, and other correspondence.
• Organize and prepare outgoing mail for the legal team.
• Copy, scan, file, and E-file legal documents.

Required Skills & Experience

• Highly responsible, self-disciplined, and ethical work habits.
• Detail oriented with strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to handle pressure situations calmly.
• Excellent research skills.
• Competent in written and spoken English. Spanish is a plus.
• MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with Outlook calendar is essential.
• General knowledge of using copy and fax machines, scanners, and mail machines.