What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Lubliner Law PLLC?
Legal Administrative Assistant
Lubliner Law PLLC is a well-regarded boutique law firm seeking a legal assistant. This is an ideal position for a hard-working, highly motivated person looking for an opportunity to grow within a fast pace environment in the legal field. The Legal Assistant must be highly organized, demonstrate that they possess the ability to meet deadlines, and be effective and efficient.
The legal assistant must be motivated with a positive attitude to provide support to our paralegals and attorneys. The law firm is located in West Palm Beach, on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. The law firm offers a casual work environment, welcoming culture, and an opportunity to grow professionally.
The candidate must be extremely computer literate, have a working knowledge of PracticePanther client system, a team player, a self-starter, an ability to manage their own work load and to take pride and responsibility in their work with a strong work ethic.
The law firm is a fast-paced environment with a high level of accountability for all office tasks. Prior administrative/ legal assistant background is required
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Provide clear and concise communication to a multitude of parties including the clients, attorneys, and judges’ judicial assistants
- Request and compile all case documents
- Assist paralegal and attorney with managing caseloads;
- Conduct all initial research and provide information to the paralegal and/or attorney.
- Manage all administrative responsibilities in the legal office, including but not limited to answering phones, maintaining attorney calendar, scheduling new client consultations, schedule and confirm appointments, hearings, depositions, opening, scanning and sending all mail, open all new client files.
- Organize and scan and properly label all legal documents in appropriate client file.
- Review of Court Dockets
Qualification and Experience:
- The Legal Assistant position is an entry-level position and legal experience is not required;
- Minimum of one year of office work experience or demonstrated interest in the law;
- Strong multi-tasking ability;
- Must be a self-starter;
- The Legal Assistant must have a high school degree and some college coursework;
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative Assistants & Receptionists: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location