Part-time Legal Assistant

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Ioberti Legal is a small Miami-based boutique law firm assisting Hispanic business owners and investors located worldwide who need to structure and manage their businesses in South Florida; protect their brand locally and internationally and keep their commercial operations compliant with US Laws. We strive to build authentic and mutual trust-based relationships with our collaborators and clients and focus our efforts in providing a high quality customer service experience.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant for our office in Sunrise, Broward County, Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings. This role will have significant research and writing component including the creation, development and maintenance of model documents, forms, resource material, and similar specifications for the transactional practice of the Firm.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to:

• Assists Attorney in the drafting, proofreading, and redlining of a full variety of commercial and business contracts, intellectual property agreements, corporate and estate planning documents
• Compile, analyze and organize information needed by attorneys, fact checking, and tracking case developments
• Provide administrative support to Attorney
• Handle communication with clients, organize and calendar meetings, managing correspondence and coordinating logistics necessary
• Communicating with city authorities, public records, and clients to keep everyone up to date
• Tracking all inbound task requests to the FIRM
• Conducting legal research and studying case law as it pertains to the type of law that is practiced by the firm
• Maintaining case log and/or file for reference and review
• Coordinates transactional tasks with responsible attorneys
• Generate reports and presentations for the legal department as needed.
• Draft client proposals and engagement letters

QUALIFICATIONS AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE

• Paralegal Certification and/or Foreign Legal with LLM degree from an ABA-accredited Law School is required; equivalent verifiable experience will be considered.
• 2 years of relevant in-house or law firm transactional legal experience in the US.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, and protocols

SKILLS

• Strong Legal research skills.§ Meticulous attention to detail
• English/Spanish verbal and writing proficiency is a must
• Proactive self-starter who can anticipate attorney needs
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively
• Ability to work independently, as well as a team player

• Proficient computer and software skills

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation time (5 part-time days the first year 1 extra part-time day per each additional year up to 10 days -non-cumulative days from other years)
• Paid sick leave up to 5 days in calendar year
• Paid Family leave up to 2 days in a calendar year
• Continuing education
• 12 paid holidays per year

We offer a friendly working environment and several training opportunities.

Ioberti Legal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or national origin.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,750.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• in-house or law firm: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate or Foreign Legal with LLM Degree (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location