What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Legal Assistant position at Mander Law Group?
We are looking for a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal for our family law department within our full-service law office. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of one experienced family law attorney and will provide full support to this attorney. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one attorney;
- Effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel’s staff, court staff, and the general public;
- Proficiently prepare legal document drafts and correspondence;
- E-file legal documents;
- Open, maintain and close files;
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, conferences and meetings;
- Maintain attorney’s calendar to track all deadlines and appointments; and
- Prepare documents for hearings and depositions.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Working knowledge of the e-filing portal is a plus;
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills;
- Familiarity in the area of Family Law;
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; and
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dade City, FL 33523: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
- Family law: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
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