Overview
Legal Specialist Jobs in Pensacola, FL at Smksoft
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings
Preparing and filing documents with courts
Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
Conducting pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files,
Manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from initial lawsuit through settlement and trial
Managing discovery and communicating with attorney
Document management, organization and control
Calendaring
Preparing exhibits
E-filing in federal and state courts
Extensive interaction with clients and other parties
Conduct routine legal research using Westlaw; prepare legal research memos and discuss findings with requesting attorney
Gather, review, and proofread documents for accuracy and consistency.
Preparation of case, deposition, hearing, and trial folders.
Use of case management software.
Characteristics and Skills:
· Detail driven and highly organized. This is a key component of the job
· Innovative and problem solving. Looking for highly effective time management
· Capable of anticipating tasks while managing 50 to 70 open cases
· Strong computer skills. Able to quickly learn case management system
· Collaborative communication style, work with attorneys and case managers to serve clients
· Fluent in Spanish – preferred
· Emotionally intelligent and comfortable in dealing with a variety of clients as well as a diverse team
· Strong delegation skills and team collaboration
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 – $76,000.00 annually, depending upon experience
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Experience:
Paralegal: 3-5 years – preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $76,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Fort Worth, TX 76109 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Fort Worth, TX 76109: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Legal Specialist
Company: Smksoft
Location: Pensacola, FL
