Legal Staff Paralegal in Coral Gables, FL

Law Firm

Coral Gables, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Coral Gables, FL

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be responsible for supporting attorneys in a Property & Casualty law office with a focus on family law. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting attorneys with case preparation by organizing and maintaining case files using Litify (Salesforce) software.
- Drafting simple legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence with clients and opposing counsel.
- Conducting proofreading of legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Performing clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars (including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and client calls), and handling client communications.
- Maintaining an organized filing system for both physical and electronic documents to ensure easy retrieval of information.
- Supporting project management tasks by tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion of legal filings and submissions.
- Collaborating with team members to facilitate smooth operations within the law office.

Education and Experience Information:
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law office setting is required.
- Familiarity with civil litigation (First Party Property/P&C) is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proficiency in legal drafting and document preparation is essential.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively are required.
- Excellent proofreading skills to ensure high-quality documentation are necessary.
- Experience with project management tools is a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

Salary Information:
- Pay: From per hour
- Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Additional Information:
- Ability to commute to Coral Gables, FL 33133 is required.
- Ability to relocate to Coral Gables, FL 33133 before starting work is required.
- Work Location: In person

If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role, you are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to the team as a Legal Assistant.