What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Florida Women's Law Group?
About the Role
Florida Women's Law Group is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our legal team. In this role, you’ll provide dependable support to attorneys and case teams while independently managing routine case responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, stays organized under pressure, and looks for ways to help the team run more smoothly.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and case materials
- Maintain case files, records, and document organization systems
- Coordinate deadlines, filings, meetings, and other case-related activities
- Assist with scheduling and serve as a point of contact for client communication
- Manage fund requests and collections
- Identify and contribute to process improvements that strengthen team efficiency
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- 1–3 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a related legal support role
- Working knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- Preferred: Experience with family law
Work Environment
This position is based in a standard office environment and requires extended periods of sitting and computer use, as well as occasional lifting of files or boxes up to 10 lbs.
Compensation & Overtime
This is a non-exempt hourly position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with federal and applicable state law.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- legal assistant or related legal support: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32216 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,888 - $53,122