North Tampa law firm seeks a First Party Property Legal Assistant/ Scheduler with experience in litigation to work in a fast paced and growing environment. This is an in-office position. Must have working knowledge/experience with: Word, Gmail, Adobe, and familiarity with Kofax (f/k/a Nuance) and Clio preferred but training will be provided.
The applying candidate should have the following highly desired skills:
- Strong computer proficiency.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Time management & planning.
- Ability to manage documents.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid attention to detail.
- Strong self-motivation.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments for multiple attorneys.
- Solid character and judgment.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Ability to keep confidential case and client matters.
- Dependable
Must have the ability to work in an office environment with the potential and capability to work remote while staying on task with minimal distractions.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain Attorney’s calendars.
- Make basic decisions within established procedures under supervision.
- Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, client meetings and conference calls.
- Ascertaining judicial and mediator requirements to appropriately coordinate with judges, opposing counsel, clients, mediators, vendors, and other entities in case.
- E-Filing via E-Portal, Pacer and CM/ECF, E-Service to opposing counsel.
- Ensuring deadlines are met on a timely basis.
- Calendaring deadlines, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Handle incoming mail, mail processing and saving to appropriate matter to facilitate necessary action.
- Drafting basic correspondence, memos and other legal documents.
- Word processing of pleading shells and form motions/discovery.
- Preparing and formatting documents for attorneys.
- Preform clerical tasks, including but not limited to organization of data, uploading of documents, and other tasks and projects as may be assigned.
- Other administrative tasks as requested by paralegals and attorneys.
- Opening Files in Case Management Software.
This is a great chance for candidates to advance their careers and assist the firm in growing its business.
Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive benefits package offered.
To apply for this job please visit www.infinitytalentfl.com.
