Job Description
Job Description
Small Law Office in Clermont, Florida practicing predominantly premises liability defense for self-insured companies. This is a busy, full-time, in-office position Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with 1 hour for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Position requires a minimum of 5 years current law firm experience with premises liability defense and familiarity with legal terms and Florida civil discovery experience. Must be computer proficient and willing to learn Practice Panther program. The position requires heavy scheduling of depositions, hearings, telephone calls, etc., in addition to typing/word processing/transcription of digital dictation which may include letters, pleadings, memos, etc. Position requires assisting in billing incoming mail, e-filings and saving electronic files, emails, and attachments to appropriate files. Will scan incoming daily mail to file and save to appropriate file. Will answering incoming calls for law firm. A professional telephone demeanor and e-mail etiquette is required.
Position will support and assist one attorney and will work alongside additional paralegal and one additional legal assistant.
The ideal candidate will be a proficient typist, have strong proof-reading skills, strong grammar and punctuation skills and be knowledgeable regarding civil litigation. Candidate must be self-directed/motivated without prompting, with a good attitude and willingness to work and/or learn if needed.
Simple IRA with matching offered after probationary period.
Three 3 weeks annual vacation time earned on monthly accrued basis.
Discretionary end of year bonus.
Firm currently does not offer health or dental insurance.
**Pay commensurate with experience**