Legal Assistant
WizeHire, Inc, Kissimmee, FL, United States
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.
Responsibilities
Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
Talented communicator and writer
ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Compensation
$45,000 to $65,000
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Responsibilities
Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
Talented communicator and writer
ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Compensation
$45,000 to $65,000
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