What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at The Law Offices of Mario A. Garcia, P.A.?
Legal Administrative Assistant: Billing, Scheduling & Docs
The Legal Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to lawyers, paralegals, and administrators in various practice groups. May also provide billable and non-billable legal support as determined by the attorneys. This position requires a person who has strong communication, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to work with a team and independently. Provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to lawyers, paralegals, and administrators in various practice groups.
$59,000 - $62,300 yearly
Responsibilities:
- Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
- Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
- Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
- Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
Qualifications:
- Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
- Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
- Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute
- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
About Company
We are a full-service law firm providing a wide range of commercial and real estate-related legal services, including real estate transactions, commercial litigation, and civil transactions. We also practice extensively in the bankruptcy area, providing a full range of services for both debtors and creditors.
Salary : $59,000 - $62,300