Legal Assistant

Taylor-Day,-P.a.; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Taylor Day, P.A., a Downtown Jacksonville law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support litigation for a shareholder. This in-office role requires strong organization, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

You will handle attorney calendars, prepare pleadings, file documents with Florida and federal courts, and coordinate client communications. ProLaw knowledge is a plus; Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency is required.

Formación

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Typing skills and keen organization are essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow firm policies.

Responsabilidades

• Manages attorney calendar and coordinates calls/depositions.
• Opens new matters in internal software and drafts pleadings.
• Files documents with courts and maintains document tracking.
• Assists billing with processing invoices and performs general office tasks.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing skills

Organization

Herramientas

ProLaw

Descripción del empleo

Downtown Jacksonville, Florida law firm seeks an enthusiastic, self-motivated full-time Legal Assistant. This is an in-office position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities for Litigation Legal Assistant to Shareholder

• Manages calendar of attorney and coordinates conference calls/depositions/mediations, etc.
• Opens new matters in internal software.
• Provides follow up with clients to ensure all claim materials have been received.
• Knows client procedures and ensures compliance by the firm in general communications with clients as necessary.
• Answers/directs phone calls.
• Reviews all outgoing correspondence from attorney for grammar and layout consistency.
• Tracks deadlines and document completion, and prompts attorney, associates or paralegals as necessary.
• Assists attorney with preparing draft pleadings and discovery.
• Files documents as directed by attorney through the Florida E-Filing Portal, United States District Courts and other courts as necessary.
• Receives mail, scans into internal software and disperses to appropriate parties.
• Drafts cover letters and other correspondence as directed.
• Handles all outgoing mail needs of attorney.
• Ensures both interoffice and external communication is appropriately documented in system software.
• Provides copies of all pleadings and correspondence to clients.
• Assist billing department with processing of firm invoices.
• Processes third-party invoices according to firm guidelines.
• Operates basic office support functions, such as scanning, printing, faxing, etc.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and having a working knowledge of ProLaw is a plus.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Dependable with a respect to confidentiality and policies.
• Typing skills.