Description

A full-service commercial law firm serving clients throughout Florida is seeking a full time Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in an office environment. This position will assist multiple attorneys in our commercial real estate department, litigation/ administrative law department and our intellectual property department. While experience in all these areas is not required (willing to train), a willingness to learn and adapt is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing legal documents
• Creating and formatting documents
• Editing and tracking (i.e. "redlining") document
• Managing internal and client deadlines
• Assisting Real Estate paralegals to prepare attorney(s) for closings
• Preparing closing binders / post-closing
• Working with title insurance companies to satisfy commitment requirements
• Preparing and filing of legal documents with state, county, appellate, and federal courts, and in Florida administrative proceedings (e-filing knowledge is a must)
• Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, court and agency officials
• Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)
• Manage IP database
• Making travel arrangements
• Performing a variety of administrative functions such as processing new client/matter reports, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and answering phones
• Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state and county court rules and e-filing procedures
• Familiar with Florida government branches
• Must have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
• Must be punctual, meticulous, organized, proactive, reliable and self-motivated
• Must have the ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Adobe, Excel and advance working knowledge of Word functions.
• Ability to work with a database
• Ability to work in a face paced team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor