Description

We are in search of a highly diligent Legal Assistant/Paralegal, based in Plantation, Florida, 33324, United States. In this hybrid role of a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant, you will be performing a variety of secretarial duties for assigned attorneys and paralegals, maintaining positive contact with clients and staff, and upholding confidentiality of client matters. Your knowledge and skills in Construction Litigation processes, deadlines, procedures, and court rules will be key in this role.

Responsibilities

• Generate correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents with a high level of accuracy and timeliness, using the most effective software solution available.

• Proofread documents to ensure precision.

• Manage the filing and retrieval of electronic information using the firm’s document management system.

• Screen telephone calls and record messages.

• Sort and date incoming mail, and ensure outgoing mail is processed efficiently.

• Manage calendars and deadline reminder systems using Outlook.

• Prepare and send e-filings.

• Open new client and general files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain all files. Conduct periodic review of older files for possible storage and prepare files to be closed.

• Handle client inquiries appropriately and responsively.

• Schedule meetings for attorney(s).

• Process bills, proof billing sheets, and review and edit bills.

• Record time into the firm’s accounting system accurately and in a timely manner.

• Actively participate as part of a team of legal administrative assistants providing coverage and/or backup coverage for other attorneys.

• Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years of experience plus as a Legal Assistant or in a related role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites is essential

• Familiarity with Management Systems such as e-File and e-Filing

• Knowledge of Billing Functions and Billing Software for Attorneys, specifically Prolaw - Time & Billing

• Experience in Calendar Management and Documentation is required

• Must have experience in Construction Litigation and Litigation processes

• Ability to transcribe legal documents accurately and efficiently

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are necessary for managing various tasks and deadlines

• Must have a professional attitude and the ability to maintain confidentiality

• A degree in Law or a related field is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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