Legal Assistant

Apollo Technology Solutions LLC

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Position Summary: 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

    Description

    Title: Legal Assistant
    Location: Tallahassee FL (Onsite)

    Duration: 10 Months
    Interview type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person

    Job Description
    Position Summary:
    • 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.

    Contractor Duties:
    • 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.

    Required/Desired Skills:
    • Ability to speak and understand English
    • Must possess at least a high school diploma
    • Associates of Bachelors degree preferred
    • Must have 3 to 5 yrs experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary
    • Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
    • Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas
    • Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositions
    • Experience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documents
    • Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts
    • Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals
    • Experience managing executive management daily calendars
    • Experience managing travel arrangements
    • Experience working in the Florida Courts systems

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