Job Duties:

Assist lawyers and paralegals on day-to-day tasks relating to litigation
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials and conferences
Administrative duties to include, but are not limited to, coordinating meetings, scheduling, answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining and organizing electronic case files, and updating files with case status and information
Scheduling of hearings, pre-depositions, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events using a variety of ancillary systems and programs is required
Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.
Gathering and organizing records, documents and other materials
Scheduling and Calendaring

Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications:

Must have at least 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant
Familiarity with legal procedures & terminology
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts and calendaring
Knowledge of the litigation process
Knowledge of court procedures including, but not limited to Florida E-Filing (ECF)
Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office software, excellent typing and organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Case Management and Document management using Anva, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe. E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and staying calm under pressure of multiple deadlines is essential. The candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills, good common sense, and excellent problem-solving skills. Ideal candidate must be detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record

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Basulto Robbins & Associates, LLP

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