What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Legal Assistant position at Kinsey, Vincent, Pyle?
Job Overview
Established full-service law firm in Daytona Beach is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to join its busy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can effectively support attorneys.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional organizational standards.
- Prepare and electronically file documents in Florida State and Federal Courts, including discovery requests, responses, motions, and related pleadings.
- Provide trial and hearing support as needed.
- Maintain attorney calendars.
- Assist with time entry, pre-bills, check requests, and revisions to documents.
- Open, maintain, and close legal files with strong attention to document management and organization.
- Track deadlines through docketing and calendaring systems to ensure compliance with court requirements.
- Communicate with clients regarding case updates, information gathering, and scheduling.
Skills:
- Experience with legal administrative functions within a law office environment.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with clarity and professionalism.
- Superior proofreading abilities to ensure error-free documentation.
- Skilled in document review processes and managing large volumes of case files efficiently.
- Familiarity with document management systems for seamless workflow integration.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong clerical experience including data entry, filing systems management, phone etiquette, and administrative support functions.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person