Overview
Paralegal/Legal Secretary Jobs in North Miami, FL at Keystone Law Firm
Job Summary:
The Residential Legal Support Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting counsel in preparing and managing residential landlord/tenant cases while providing day-to-day administrative support. This role involves facilitating the holdover process, assembling tenant files for litigation, tracking legal notices, and working closely with internal departments and external legal counsel. The Residential Legal Support Specialist will also assist counsel in court and will receive on-the-job training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepares, maintains, and distributes reports related open and pending residential tenancy related items;
· Proactively notifies appropriate parties of approaching deadlines and potential impediments to task completion;
· Creates and maintains positive working relationship both internally and externally to ensure effective workflow;
· Prepare legal and collection letters to tenants;
· Maintain extensive legal calendar and data base;
· Performs other responsibilities, as needed, and instructed.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
· At least 2 years of relevant experience in an office environment
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products/software
· Must be maintain a professional demeanor at all times
· Must be able to work in a fast pace environment with accuracy and minimal supervision
· Must be able to effectively communicate in written and verbally in English.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
· Bachelor’s Degree in legal studies/law
· Familiarity with residential landlord tenant court.
· Paralegal Certificate.
· Knowledge of the Spanish language.
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for at least 8 hours per day.
· Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds. through their work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,304.00 – $49,115.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
Long Island City, NY 11101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Company: Keystone Law Firm
Location: North Miami, FL
