Overview
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Jacksonville, FL at Smith Hulsey & Busey
The law firm of Smith Hulsey & Busey is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. Preference will be given to candidates with prior Paralegal experience. This individual will play an essential role in Smith Hulsey & Busey’s Litigation Department, supporting Shareholders and Associates and be an integral aspect to achieving the Firm’s overall objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reporting directly to 2+ Litigation lawyers
- Typing, reading, reviewing, and editing documents (hard copy and electronic) and specialized correspondence
- Communicating with lawyers and clients to keep everyone up-to-date
- Coordinating appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary; keeping calendars up-to-date for all involved parties
- Assisting with accounting and billing needs by responding accurately and promptly to the Firm’s Accounting Department for concerns, including but not limited to: time-keeping input, questions and adjustments, Work In Process status updates, delinquent accounts receivables, etc.
- Preparing legal documents such as responses, summons, complaints, and subpoenas
- Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents, evidence, and verifying factual information
- Supporting lawyers during trial by preparing documents, fact checking, preparing evidence for presentation and tracking case developments; researching and compiling information that helps strengthen a case for the assigned lawyer(s)
- Maintaining a log and/or file for reference and review for each matter/case/client
- Seeing that the client files in the Litigation Department are kept in good order, including: documents being accurately scanned in/filed to Firm systems, are kept well-ordered, binders are organized accurately, etc.
- Coordinating work flow with other Legal Assistants; taking responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the secretarial work product
- Additional duties as required.
Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Prior experience with time-keeping, document management and record management software; NetDocuments preferred
- Proficiency in computer technology used in an office environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, executives, and clients
- Initiative, critical thinking mindset, and problem-solving skills are must-haves
Additional Information:
- The candidate should plan to work scheduled in-office hours coinciding with lawyers she/he supports for best productivity realization; these hours are typically but not exclusively 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday
- Minimal overtime hours should be anticipated, and will be discussed in advance and necessitated by special projects and/or work flow.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Smith Hulsey & Busey
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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