Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO HONE YOUR SKILLS & LEARN NEW ONES. This Legal Assistant/Paralegal position provides dynamic support to a small, well-established 35+year concierge firm providing a diverse range of legal services to a select number of, highly- successful long-term clients. Daily, weekly and long-term tasks are dynamic, interesting and involve municipal and private construction projects, real estate acquisition, financing, development and/or closings. Additional periodic responsibilities include calendaring/coordinatizing activities and deadlines in commercial litigation/arbitrations matters. Document preparation, client communication, preparing/proofing court filings and client communication will be required. Flexible, hybrid work hours (Remote & In-Office) are possible and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to perform and completed assignments on-time and with a high-degree of independence.

Responsibilities Prepare and draft legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail Communicate directly with clients to provide updates and gather information Organize and file case materials and legal documentation efficiently Manage court filings and support trial preparation activities Coordinate schedules and manage correspondence, calls, and messages Assemble and proof-read complex legal documents. Manage calls and prepare follow-up e-mails. Reliable performance of assigned responsibilities within required time frames.

Required Qualifications Demonstrated positive attitude and strong desire to learn Proficient in document drafting and client communication Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software

Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of experience in legal assistant Florida Notary certification is helpful