Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Merideth Nagel and the Legacy Legal Team is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our thriving office in Clermont!

We believe that work is a thing to be enjoyed, not "dreaded." We regularly enjoy office outings, team-building events, and participating in community events. We offer competitive healthcare benefits, retirement matching, and paid time off. We know that "teamwork makes the dream work" and you’ll find that we go above and beyond to take care of each other, and the clients placed in our care.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a law office, is a self-starter, extremely organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and has a positive outlook. 

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities 
• Competitive Compensation

Essential Job Duties

• Draft real estate deeds.
• Review attorney’s calendars daily for changes and add deadlines. 
• Provide phone backup to the firm’s receptionist. 
• Draft letters, emails, memos, and other correspondence. 
• Organize and prepare outgoing mail for the legal team.
• Copy, scan, file, and E-file legal documents. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Highly responsible, self-disciplined, and ethical work habits. 
• Detail oriented with strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to handle pressure situations calmly.
• Excellent research skills.
• Competent in written and spoken English. Spanish is a plus. 
• MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience with Outlook calendar is essential. 
• General knowledge of using copy and fax machines, scanners, and mail machines.