Legal Assistant - Case Mgmt & Court Docs

United States Courts; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida in Ocala seeks a Legal Assistant to support one or more attorneys with overflow coverage and a broad range of case-related tasks.

The role involves formatting and filing documents, understanding legal terminology and procedures, maintaining client files and calendars, assisting with calendar management, scheduling client meetings, coordinating with county jails for expert evaluations, and handling correspondence and mail routing.

Responsibilities

• formatting, proofreading, editing and electronic filing of case documents including notices, motions, memoranda, and briefs
• knowing legal terminology, principles, and court procedures
• maintaining client electronic files and case history
• case management under attorney direction
• preparing client correspondence
• maintaining attorneys’ court and office calendars
• scheduling meetings between attorneys and clients
• processing expert contracts, requesting purchase orders, and coordinating expert evaluations with the county jails
• answering general telephone inquiries
• receiving and routing mail

Job description

Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida in Ocala seeks a Legal Assistant to support one or more attorneys with overflow coverage and a broad range of case-related tasks.

The role involves formatting and filing documents, understanding legal terminology and procedures, maintaining client files and calendars, assisting with calendar management, scheduling client meetings, coordinating with county jails for expert evaluations, and handling correspondence and mail routing.