Legal Assistant

Role 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

Location

on_site

Work Mode

remote

Employment Type

Full Time

Department

Legal

Business Unit

The Empower Hub

Open Positions

1

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience Required

4–8 years

Work Authorization

Green Card Holder, US Citizen

Required Skills

cilo-law, administrative, legal assistant, Florida Law

Nice-to-Have Skills

time management

organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate / Salary

$45,000 - $50,000 / Yearly

Relocation Not offered

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