Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Job DescriptionSeeking Paralegal/Legal Assistant for Tampa Law Firm (family law and business litigation) If you enjoy helping people, this is the opportunity for you as there will be significant client involvement. The position requires intelligence and poise with clients. Youshould be systems driven, organized, and driven to assist our attorneys to resolve cases in the best interest of the clients. We help people that are in a predicament in which they are not knowledgeable and need legal representation. We Stand For You is our motto and ask that you be the type of person that puts clients first! We operate on core values and principles, including: Integrity' Passion Protecting your rights You must have: Exemplary work ethic Commitment to excellence Great interpersonal skills MANDADORY REQUIREMENTS 3+ years prior legal experience in family law cases Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently- self-starter QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS NEEDED Extensive knowledge/understanding of Florida Family Laws Ability to be a team player and follow firm policies and procedures Excellent people skills and positive attitude Proactive interaction with clients, judicial assistants and counsel Excellent organizational skills- planning/ scheduling, attention to detail, self-starter, and dependability Professional appearance and demeanor Ability to draft legal documents Intermediate to advanced computer skills-Outlook Office, Word, Excel, Calendar JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Daily interaction with existing and potential clients, both via telephone and in person. Complete intakes on prospective cases Manage clients and their cases-under attorney direction Obtains and produces discovery Maintain organized physical case files. Prepare responses to requests for production, admissions, interrogatories, prepares summons and subpoenas. Prepares and files discovery requests Preparation of exhibits, drafting of pleadings and letters monitoring and obtaining discovery from opposing counsel Knowledge of Florida E-filing portal Interact with and support attorneys maintaining and providing documentation Compensation is negotiable and dependent on experience and capabilities Submit Introductory Letter and Resume to respond to this post. Word format Work week: M-F 8AM-5PM, Benefits offered: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401K ALL RESUMES WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. About Law Firm: Our law firm represents litigants in all types of family law, civil law, and personal injury matters. We pride ourselves in having established a pleasant and productive work environment that is streamlined and efficient. We Stand For You. Company DescriptionFast paced and creative thinkers--action oriented