What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant - - Campione & Hackney, P.A. – Tavares, FL position at Campione Law Group P.A.?
Experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Campione & Hackney, P.A. – Tavares, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour, based on type and length of experience
Campione Law Group, P.A. is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team in Tavares, Florida.
We are looking for a dependable, organized, detail-oriented professional with at least 2 years of paralegal/ legal experience, preferably with hands-on experience in Florida Probate, Estate planning, civil litigation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable assisting attorneys throughout the administration of probate and trust matters, communicating directly with clients and beneficiaries, preparing legal documents, maintaining deadlines, and managing files with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
This is a full-time, in-office position for someone interested in becoming a valued, long-term member of our firm.
Overview
Campione & Hackney, P.A. is an established law firm in Lake County, Florida. offering a comprehensive array of legal services (civil litigation, real estate, business, probate, guardianship, and estate planning). Our firm is committed to providing clients with personal, professional and thorough representation. We have a sincere, empathetic and compassionate mindset for others that has forged a culture within our firm focused on connecting with our clients on a personal level when providing competent, thorough and professional legal services. We foster a team approach to our work in an open, friendly and welcoming environment. Personal initiative and sharing of ideas are encouraged. Visit our website at CampioneHackney.com to learn more.
Our law firm is looking for an individual with 2 years of experience working in a law firm with a civil law practice, preferably, but not necessary, having some experience in civil litigation, probate and/or guardianship administration. If interested, please find a further description below.
Responsibilities
- Daily case management, which requires, among other things, interaction with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Communicating with clients, other counsel, court staff and governmental administrative agencies via telephone, mail, and email.
- Scheduling and setting appointments, depositions, hearings and mediations.
- Using case management software to track and update case matter and tasks, and maintain a calendar for responses, hearings, etc.
- Drafting notices, petitions, pleadings, discovery requests, monitoring discovery compliance, motions, and correspondence.
- Facilitating filings through state and federal filing portals.
- Filing and indexing of files.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a law firm with civil law practice.
- Preferably, having experience in civil litigation, probate and/or Trust administration.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook, billing software and case management software.
- Familiarity with Florida court procedures and the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
- Experience with real estate matters is a plus.
Compensation
$22 to $26 per hour based on type and length of experience.
Benefits/Perks
- Health Reimbursement Account of $5,100 annually.
- 401K Plan participation after one year of employment, which includes a 3% employer contribution.
- Personal leave
- Job Type - Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,100