Legal Assistant

The Haba Law Firm, P.A.; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Florida is hiring a Legal Assistant to manage legal and administrative tasks in a remote setting. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and ensuring client communication is handled professionally, with an emphasis on confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal document drafting and case management.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings and notices.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling and managing attorney calendars.
• Handle client communications and law firm calls.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Case management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Notary Public certification in Florida

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based legal software

Job description

The Haba Law Firm is a boutique law firm with offices in Central and Southwest Florida, handling cases in both state and federal courts in sexual abuse and human trafficking litigation. Our firm operates primarily in a virtual environment, leveraging technology to provide efficient and client-focused legal services.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team that is based in Florida. This is a full-time, remote position, though occasional in-person appearances at the office or court may be required.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, tech-savvy, and capable of managing multiple administrative and legal tasks in a virtual setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure seamless coordination between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, notices, and discovery.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, maintaining case files, and managing attorney calendars.
• Handle law firm phone calls and client intake services.
• Handle client communications professionally and in compliance with ethical rules.
• Assist with document collection, filing, and data entry.
• Utilize legal software, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based case management systems.
• Perform notary services - must be a commissioned Florida Notary Public.

Qualifications:

• Experience in legal document drafting
• Experience in case management.
• Experience with federal court civil litigation.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based legal software.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive client information.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Notary Public certification in Florida.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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