Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Office Manager Jobs in Plantation, FL at Meloro Law
Qualifications
Company Description
Meloro Law is a warm, friendly and close-knit law practice. Our amazing team makes a difference in people’s lives by helping seniors and those with special needs protect their assets and qualify for Medicaid to help meet the exorbitant cost of long-term care; helping people of all ages get their legal and financial affairs in order through proper estate planning; helping families obtain guardianship for loved ones when needed due to lack of capacity; and probating estates when someone has passed away.
Role Description
We are looking for a unicorn-someone who can wear many hats and handle a wide variety of support functions and is proactive and outgoing. Do you love helping people? Do you hate typos and have laser sharp attention to detail? Do you have experience in a law office? Are you extremely organized and comfortable with technology? Then this in-office role located in Plantation, FL is for you. The newest addition to our team will:
- love helping people
- hate typos and have laser sharp attention to detail
- manage cases and clients from start to finish
- manage calendars and deadlines
- have excellent technology skills and be able to organize and maintain digital legal files and documents
- be client-facing and able to communicate with clients via phone, email and in-person in a professional and empathetic manner
- be able to stay on top of and manage email boxes
- draft correspondence
- gather information from clients (and potential clients)
- enter information into firm CRM software / database
- e-file documents in the court system
- e-record documents in the public records system
- communicate with government agencies
- draft and edit legal documents
- notarize and/or witness the signing of legal documents
- schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
- assist with document review, analysis and assembly
- have the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- have a creative and entrepreneurial spirit and help plan and schedule marketing events to promote the firm
- hold down the fort when lead attorney travels
- live in or near Plantation, FL and be able to work in-office (not remote or hybrid)
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a law office is mandatory
- Familiarity with the practice areas of elder law, estate planning, probate and guardianship
- Proficiency with Onedrive, Adobe Pro and Microsoft 365
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Professional phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
- Kind, empathetic and friendly demeanor with clients
- Experience with e-filing, e-recording, scheduling and using a CRM
We offer a calm, zen and great office work environment, manageable schedule and competitive pay. Please include a cover letter which answers the following questions:
* why are you interested in this position?
* what are your long-term career goals?
* what days and hours are you available to work in the office?
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Office Manager
Company: Meloro Law
Location: Plantation, FL
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