Attorney/ Legal Assistant.

This is a Temporary to permanent position.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents
• Provide general office support for attorneys, for example, maintain and organize files (paper and electronic), prepare reports, coordinate meetings.
• Answer calls in a professional, courteous manner.
• Liaison with clients and vendors on costs, quotes, and other related inquiries.
• Manage office calendars, including client meetings and calendar court dates.
• Monitor certain firm email accounts.
• Conduct research.
• Assist in filing pleadings.
• Effectively communicate with other departments.
• Perform asset and skip searches.
• Assist in training.
• Assist attorney client oversight and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting attorneys.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines for multiple clients while supporting numerous attorneys.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent writing skills, including knowledge of grammar and punctuation.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including phone calls and inner-office conversations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• Must pass a drug and background check.

Preferences

• At least 1 year of experience in collections, customer service, sales, or telemarketing.
• At least 1 year of experience in legal assistance.
• Basic understanding of various debt collection laws such as the FDCPA, FCRA, and HIPPA.
• Paralegal Certificate or associate degree or work towards an associate degree.
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• The highest standards of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and ethics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Litigation: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person