Overview
1st Party Property Damage Legal Assistant Jobs in Coral Gables, FL at Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A
Overall Objectives
The employee in this position is responsible to provide assistance to any Common Pleas judges working in Clarion County by assisting with legal research and preparing drafts of orders and opinions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform legal research on issues that come before the court
Review and critique legal briefs
Prepare rough draft opinions based on hearings and arguments
Attend trials,hearings and arguments to identify legal issues
Analyze case law decision to identify changes in law; reviews with the judge
Review expungement petitions for accuracy prior to submission to the Court for signature
Review all divorces for accuracy before submission to the Court for signature
Perform related duties as required
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports directly to the President Judge
SUPERVISION GIVEN
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. A Lawclerk works indoors on a regular basis in an office with minimal environmental factors.
PHYSICAL/ MENTAL CONDITIONS
Must possess the ability to do light work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to pay close attention to detail while being able to concentrate for long periods of time.
Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the work day with occasional standing, walking twisting
and bending.
Must possess the ability to convey and present information, explain procedures, and follow
instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a member of the Bar of Pennsylvania or must have received without exception an earned Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree from a law school that was an accredited law school at the time the law clerk matriculated or graduated.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to work effectively with the public, co-workers, subordinates and government officials.
Ability to speak and write English fluently and to understand written and spoken English.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise initiative and problem-solving skills in carrying out job duties, and to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to function independently and to be flexible.
Ability to handle a variety of unrelated issues simultaneously
Any outside employment or commercial activities must be reported in writing in advance to the employing judge.
Are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the court in which they are employed
Required to maintain strict confidentiality, as specifically set forth in the Court Personnel and Procedures Manual.
Partisan political activity prohibited
Title: 1st Party Property Damage Legal Assistant
Company: Kanner & Pintaluga, P.A
Location: Coral Gables, FL
