Jodat Law Group, a personal injury law firm with offices in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice, is seeking a full-time Office Manager / Legal Assistant for our Venice location. This role manages the day-to-day operations of our Venice office while also providing litigation support. Our Venice office is a small two-person team — you would run the office alongside one case manager, with attorneys on site periodically. Experience working in a law office is required. Candidate must be organized, dependable, and able to work independently with strong communication skills and good time management. Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, in person at our Venice office Experience: 2+ years as a Paralegal, Case Manager, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Office Manager in any type of legal practice Salary: $50,000–$60,000 per year, commensurate with experience Required Skills and Responsibilities: Managing front-office operations: reception, phones, and greeting walk-in clients across all practice areas Scheduling and coordinating litigation proceedings (hearings, depositions, mediations) Following up on outstanding discovery Handling client payments, checks, and trust deposits Routing personal injury intake calls to the appropriate staff Opening and closing the office; managing office supplies, vendors, and facilities Notarizing documents (Florida Notary certification required, or willingness to obtain within 60 days — firm will cover the cost) Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel Experience with PracticePanther, Clio, or a similar case management program (this role uses both PracticePanther and Clio) Benefits: SIMPLE IRA Matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays To apply, please submit your resume. Job Type: Full-time Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience: Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Venice, FL 34293 (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: From $50,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required), Work authorization (Required)
Benefits
Health insurance, Retirement plan, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid holidays