What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A., Attorneys at Law?
Looking for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our dedicated Criminal Defense team.
Qualifications and Skills:
· 3 years minimum of criminal defense experience.
· Paralegal certificate is a plus.
· Prior experience working at a Criminal Defense Law firm or Public Defender’s Office is a plus.
· Applicants must be confident and a team player, thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment, be self-motivated, have outstanding organizational skills, and be able to handle a busy law practice workload.
· Applicants must be able to draft basic pleadings, motions, notices, etc., have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented and organized.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish).
· Knowledge of state and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures is a must.
· Applicants must have experience with Pacer and the Florida courts’ e-filing portals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordinate, schedule and calendar meetings, events, case-related deadlines, court hearings, depositions, and other case-related proceedings.
· Managing attorney’s calendar and assisting with attorney’s travel arrangements when needed.
· Drafting and filing legal documents and pleadings in state and Federal court.
· Speaking with clients, opposing counsel, judicial assistants, probation officers, witnesses, and court reporters.
· Maintaining files properly organized and keeping track of deadlines.
· Data entry in the firm’s management system pertaining to case-related matters.
· Assisting attorneys to prepare for hearings, depositions, and trials.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Criminal Defense Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000