Role: Legal Assistant
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)
Interview Mode: Webcam or In-Person
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 3–5 years of experience supporting attorneys in a professional legal environment. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of court procedures, legal documentation, and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal administrative support to assigned attorneys.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents using templates.
- Prepare subpoenas, discovery requests, pleadings, and motions.
- Coordinate hearings, trials, depositions, and court filings.
- Maintain attorney calendars, case files, and legal records.
- Arrange court reporters, obtain transcripts, and manage travel schedules.
- Perform general office and secretarial duties.
- Support office operations and assist with case file management.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal.
- Experience preparing legal documents, subpoenas, discovery requests, pleadings, and motions.
- Experience scheduling hearings, trials, and depositions.
- Strong document formatting, filing, and case management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
- Experience working with Florida court systems is highly preferred.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
