Legal Assistant/Paralegal

New Tampa / Wesley Chapel Family Law firm is looking for a quick learner, self motivated, punctual legal assistant / paralegal with family law experience and file management skills to ensure the smooth running of a high volume office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of services under the supervision of attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communications with clients
• Administratively support trials
• Type up and file / Efile legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and calendars
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, meditations, hearings and client conferences
• Must be able to bill for your time and collect on outstanding invoices

Skills

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
• Excellent communication / listening skills
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a law office
• Computer literacy
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31,904.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person