Legal Assistant III — Regional Counsel Support (Criminal & Civil)

Florida

On-site

USD 45,000 - 49,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Paid holidays

Personal day

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Justice Administrative Commission, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Fifth District, Casselberry, Florida, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant III to provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys in a state agency.

Responsibilities include scheduling depositions, mediations and court hearings; tracking deadlines; answering calls; maintaining case files; drafting and proofreading basic legal documents; and filing with state and federal courts, including

Qualifications

Experience supporting attorneys in a legal office is preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with filing, drafting and proofreading legal documents.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys.
Schedule depositions, mediations and court hearings.
Track filing deadlines and monitor important dates.
Answer calls, respond to emails, relay messages between clients and attorneys.
Maintain physical and electronic case files using database software.
Draft, format and proofread basic legal documents and motions using templates.
File legal paperwork with state and federal courts, including managing e-filing systems.