Paralegal/Legal Assistant
McDannold Law
Lutz, FL 33549
Job details
Salary
$17 - $24 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Full Job Description Description:
McDannold Law seeks a part-time paralegal or legal assistant, preferably with experience in probate and guardianship matters, to join a growing practice focused on estate planning, probate, and elder law.
Skills Required:
Must be proficient in MS Office, and preference will be given to candidates who possess a working knowledge of, or prior experience with, G Suite, QuickBooks, Power PDF, PracticePanther, Florida’s e-Filing Portal, and File&ServExpress. Must have experience maintaining and recording time entries and be familiar with client billing. Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, for extensive interaction with clients, other attorneys, and clerk and court staff. Must be process-oriented and able to work independently with keen attention to detail.
Responsibilities Include:
• Creating contacts and matters in PracticePanther
• Drafting pleadings for matters from template library
• Filing pleadings and other documents with the clerk, either electronically or via US postal mail
• Preparing, sending, and receiving written correspondence via postal or e-mail
• Preparing inventories and accountings for probate and guardianship matters
• Calendar management: scheduling client meetings, hearings, deadlines, and other events
• Case/File management: ensuring matters, case files, and electronic file database are organized and updated
• Document management: PDF conversion, scanning, review, and organization of documents
• Assisting with preparation for various court appearances
• Greeting clients and visitors, both in person and on the telephone
• Other administrative duties as assigned
Rate of Pay:
Negotiable, based on experience.
To Apply:
E-mail the following to the “reply by e-mail” address shown in the Reply dialog box:
1. Resume, which must include:
• Relevant work experience
• Education and training
• Certifications, if applicable
2. Cover Letter, which must include:
• Pay requirements
• Two (2) professional references
• Career goals, both short- and long-term
Applications that do not include BOTH a cover letter and resume WILL NOT be considered.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
• Have you ever been fired, laid off, or unexpectedly terminated by a previous employer?
Experience:
• Probate paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
• Guardianship paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
• One location
Work Remotely:
• No