What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Ansbacher Law?
Construction Litigation Legal Assistant, St. Augustine FL
Ansbacher Law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Construction Defect team. While the day-to-day responsibilities may vary, the primary focus will be working with the case manager and attorneys to prepare cases for trial.
This is an opportunity to take your skills to the next level. Our legal assistants have the opportunity to reach their full potential on interesting and complex cases.
About the Company: Ansbacher Law was established in 1997 by founding partner Barry Ansbacher, with the mission to provide high-quality legal services with integrity, professionalism, and respect for the law firm’s clients and the community. We are a top-rated and rapidly growing law firm with multiple offices locations throughout Florida.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and track calendar events, deadlines, and key dates
- Organize and maintain both physical and digital case files
- Maintain service lists and the construction defect conflict checklist binder
- Perform data entry and track documents throughout the case lifecycle
- Draft legal documents under attorney supervision
- Assist with initial deposition preparations and compile materials as needed
- Prepare reports and compilations based on case specifications and attorney requests
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
- Support general administrative functions for the legal teams
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be available for full-time, in-person work, at our St. Augustine, Florida office. (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm). (Option to work out of our Jacksonville, Orlando, or Coral Gables office.)
- Previous legal experience or certificate or degree in legal studies.
- Office experience: 1-2 years
- Microsoft Office: 1-2 years
- Aptitude to learn new software
- Have a high attention to detail
- Be flexible and a team player
- Highly organized
Preferred Skills:
- AA or BA college degree
- Law office experience
Compensation & Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance programs
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunities for advancement
- Free Parking