Legal Staff Paralegal in Jacksonville, FL

Law Firm

Jacksonville, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Jacksonville, FL

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

- Gather information about legal issues from clients through interviews.
- Organize case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, along with performing other administrative duties as needed.
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers.
- Assist lawyers in preparing for trial by organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses.
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence, including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer.
- Aid lawyers in the preparation and execution of estate planning documents, probate cases, and guardianship cases.
- Communicate with clients to gather information about their legal issues.
- Handle administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining the computerized case management system.
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings for estate planning, probate, and guardianship cases.

Education and Experience Information:

- A minimum of 3 years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting is required.
- Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program, such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education.
- Must have experience with guardianship, probate, and estate planning.

Salary Information:

- The compensation for this position ranges from $47,500 to $60,000 yearly.

About the Law Firm:

The law firm was founded by lawyers who have previously been clients, ensuring that their services, fees, and business objectives are centered around the client's perspective. They emphasize the importance of communication in successful business relationships and strive to be available to meet client needs in a timely manner. The firm boasts AV-rated lawyers who are recognized among the best in the country by Martindale and . They seek to establish long-term relationships with their employees and welcome individuals looking for more than just a job to join their family.