Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal position in law firm in Florida Panhandle
Experience required: Approximately 3-5 years on the job experience in a paralegal role
Salary range: $24 - $28 per hour depending on experience
Location: Destin or Panama City offices
Full-time position with occasional need for overtime hours
Equal opportunity employer with offices in Alabama and Florida
Opportunity to work with diverse clients and attorneys
Positive and professional work environment

H1: Paralegal Position in Florida Panhandle Law Firm
H2: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Identify and obtain relevant legal materials for attorney(s)
- Draft legal documents and correspondence
- Proficient in various software programs and document management systems
- Perform court required electronic filing
- Conduct legal research using available resources
- Familiar with firm forms, legal forms, and online legal research sites
- Maintain professionalism when using telephone system
- Establish and organize trial notebooks and document indexes
- Utilize computerized litigation techniques and software
- Maintain calendar and deadline reminder system
- Work closely with administrative support staff
- Ensure accurate and timely time sheet entries

H2: Requirements

- Ability to read, write, and perform minor editing of legal documents
- 3-5 years of paralegal experience
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proofreading skills
- Interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and staff
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Occasionally required to work overtime

H2: Working Conditions

- Normal law office environment
- May require occasional overtime and irregular hours

H2: Physical Needs

- Prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping, and stretching
- Manual dexterity for operating office equipment
- Normal range of hearing and eyesight
- May need to lift up to 30 lbs

H2: EEO Statement

- Equal opportunity employer
- Offices in Alabama and Florida
- Recruits from all over the Southeast and beyond

H2: Salary Description

- $24 - $28 per hour depending on experience
- Full-time position with potential for overtime
- Positive and professional work environment

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed above.

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