Job Description
Job Description
Experience; 4-8 years
Department: Legal
Location; Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota, FL
Job Description
This is a full-time on-site position for a Legal Assistant located in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota, FL. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the managing attorney and senior paralegal as a team effort to provide top-rated representation to clients in divorce cases. Daily tasks include answering incoming calls to firm, managing communications with clients, potential clients and opposing counsel, scheduling meetings and hearings, e-filing case documents, maintaining legal files including filing incoming pleadings into e-files, drafting basic family law documents and other administrative tasks to ensure the success of the firm. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and have a genuine interest in helping others during a challenging season of life.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of Florida Law and law office professional expectations
- Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in Administrative Assistance
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Clio- law office management software
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
- A Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Law, or a related field is preferred
Required Skills:
- cilo-law
- administrative
- legal assistant
- Florida Law