Overview
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Lakeland, FL at Confidential
Overview
We seek a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys by performing various clerical and legal tasks. This role requires a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures and managing multiple tasks efficiently. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will ensure that our legal operations run smoothly and effectively. This individual we seek must have at least 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation. Probate/guardianship, construction law, estate planning, and real estate transcations are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files, calendars and documents.
- Conduct legal research using tools like Westlaw to gather relevant information and case law.
- Draft simple pleadings for litigation
- Maintain accurate records of case files
- Maintain the attorney’s calendar
- Correspond with clients
- Assist in estate planning processes by preparing necessary documents
- Must have excellent writing and communication skills
- Perform any other task as assigned or required.
- Must be able to communicate/correspond with Judicial Assistants and Opposing Parties.
Skills
- Strong clerical skills with attention to detail for accurate file management.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, legal practices and procedures, and legal calendaring.
- Ability to interact effectively with clients, maintain confidentiality and discretion, work independently without specific instruction, and use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to this level of responsibilities.
- Review of legal documents and identify inaccuracies or omissions. Draft basic legal documents using proper procedures required by statutes and court rules.
- Composure of correspondence using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and pay attention to detail.
- Knowledge of court procedures – (How to search for Judge procedures, locating virtual hearing room information and e-filing)
- Microsoft Office knowledge – Word, Outlook and Excel
- Filing and Recordkeeping – properly labeling and storing documents both physically and electronically.
- Case Management – Organizing files, tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars to make sure deadlines are met.
- Proofreading and editing for accuracy.
- Prioritizing
- Knowledge/experience with Clio Management and Clio Grow
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Lakeland, FL 33801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Confidential
Location: Lakeland, FL
