What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Waterhouse Law Firm?
We are a small, expanding Fort Walton Beach family law firm looking for a Legal Assistant and Discovery Specialist. Experience is preferred but not required, the position will include paid training. A successful candidate must have a professional appearance and attitude, solid verbal and written communication skills, possess strong MS Office skills, the ability to multi-task and keep organized, be reliable, and have strong attention to detail. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. We are looking for a candidate that has a strong desire to learn and grow with our team. Please submit your resume for consideration.
Compensation beginning at $15.00-16.00 based on qualifications.
Duties:
· Meet with clients to comply with all discovery
· Receive and send all discovery requests, interrogatories, subpoenas, and responses
· Prepare Financial Affidavits
· Assist Attorney and Paralegal with trial/hearing preparations
· File maintenance and closures
· Communicate with attorney and clients to coordinate discovery
· Answer phones and field questions for Attorney
· Review incoming and outgoing discovery for missing documents and errors
Benefits:
· Paid Holidays
· Paid Time Off
· Matching 401(k) Plan
· Bonus Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $15 - $0