Gerstin & Associates, a small- boutique law firm located in the heart of beautiful downtown Boca Raton provides real estate, title insurance, and community association legal services. We are looking for a self-motivated, personable legal assistant with strong client communication skills, a positive attitude, and attention to detail. Immediate opening, experience required, community association experience strongly preferred.

After a mandatory waiting period, full benefits including health insurance, 401k with employer contributions, and paid time off. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include:

*Welcome guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
* Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.
* Inputting assessment collection information and generating of collection letters and ledgers.
* Represent attorneys by communicating and obtaining information; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to the attorneys.
* Documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments.
* Maintain office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.
* Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs.
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.