FL-DEP-Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant

Talent Software Services, Inc.

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • $20–$30 Per Hour

Highlights

Job Summary: The Client is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTallahassee, FL
Salary$20–$30 Per Hour

Description

Job Title: Office of General Counsel-Executive Assistant
Job Location: Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Job Duration: 9 Months

Job Summary:
  • The Client is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys.
  • Must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judge assistance, manage attorney case files, attorney calendars and knowledge of general court systems.
  • Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.
Job Responsibilities:
  • The legal assistant acts as the legal secretary for assigned attorneys
  • Formatting, finalizing, typing, and filing documents.
  • Preparing letters and legal documents from drafts.
  • Filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals.
  • Serving or arranging service of legal documents and maintaining attorney case files.
  • Prepares subpoenas, discovery requests, schedules hearings, trials, depositions, and arranges facilities as directed.
  • Retaining and scheduling court reporters and obtaining transcripts.
  • Performing general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Closing case files and supporting office management as needed.
Skill Matrix:
  • Ability to speak and understand English Required
  • Must possess at least a high school diploma Required
  • Associates of bachelor's degree preferred Desired
  • Must have 3 to 5 years' experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary Required 3 Years
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Required 3 Years
  • Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas Required 3 Years
  • Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositions Required 3 Years
  • Experience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documents Required 3 Years
  • Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts Required 3 Years
  • Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals Required 3 Years
  • Experience managing executive management daily calendars Required 2 Years
  • Experience managing travel arrangements Required 1 Years
  • Experience working in the Florida Courts systems Highly desired

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