Are you highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills? Do you have a good knowledge of Google Docs and Sheets, and possess a professional demeanor? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as an Assistant/Paralegal!
Bilingual/Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required.
Summary
In this role, you will work closely with a lead attorney, managing a variety of tasks to support legal proceedings and office operations. Your main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
Document Preparation: Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
E-filing: E-file all court documents in state court.
Communication: Maintain clear communication with clients, courts, counsel, and others.
Research: Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
Discovery Management: Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
Drafting: Draft and serve summons, pleadings, and motions to file with the court.
Coordination: Coordinate depositions.
Organization: Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
Support: Aid attorneys with discovery requests and gather relevant information from various sources.
Settlement Assistance: Assist with case settlements.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience. Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program is preferred.
Experience
Required: At least 5 years of Florida Workers' Compensation experience as a litigation paralegal or in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
Required: Experience with using the DOAH Database to e-file pleadings.
Skills: Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
Licenses: Notary License is preferred.
Benefits
End of Year Bonus Pay
Paid Time Off
Please note: No health insurance benefits are offered.
Work Location:
Remote
Schedule
Monday to Friday
10 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 10 per week
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our team! If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please apply.
Employment Type: Part-Time
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Human Resources Services
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