Overview
Injunction for Protection (IFP) Project Attorney, Dade City office Jobs in Dade City, FL at Sunrise of Pasco, Inc.
As a legal assistant, you will be tasked with a variety of duties to support lawyers and paralegals, including helping answering the phones, drafting documents, and maintaining and organizing files. You will utilize computer software for organizing and managing the data and documents collected throughout a case. You will also help lawyers prepare for depositions, trials, and hearings, etc.
Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions
Track and organize files from case documents to facilitate access and availability to attorneys
Investigate case facts to ensure the consideration of all relevant information
Identify appropriate materials, legal articles, judicial decisions, and laws for assigned cases
Organize, analyze, and compile information
Collect and record exhibits
Develop written statements
Prepare motions and pleadings for filing in court
Secure affidavits
Support attorneys in trials
Search legal records collected in computer databases
Investigate and gather the facts of a case
Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Draft correspondence and legal documents
Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts
File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel
Legal Assistant Skills and Qualifications
College degree or two year degree
Legal Assistant diploma or certification
1+ year experience (personal injury law preferred)
Strong telephone and language skills
Working knowledge of case management software
Computer literacy and satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office
Proficiency of Pacer, Casenet and other online e-filing systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
The ideal candidate will have significant knowledge of legal procedures and protocols in civil litigation for Missouri and Kansas.
Being able to multitask and work at a quick pace and independently is necessary.
The position will involve transcription, drafting of documents/discovery/pleadings, fielding client calls, opening/closing cases, scanning/printing/saving/organizing all incoming mail and court filings for review, and efiling for 2 attorneys.
The availability to work 8:00am to 5:00pm daily along with the flexibility to work nights and/or weekends during trials occasionally will be required. Stability and dependability are crucial for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Parental leave
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29,577.00 – $42,758.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Injunction for Protection (IFP) Project Attorney, Dade City office
Company: Sunrise of Pasco, Inc.
Location: Dade City, FL
