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A full-service commercial law firm serving clients throughout Florida is seeking a full time Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in an office environment. This position will assist multiple attorneys in our commercial real estate department, litigation/ administrative law department and our intellectual property department. While experience in all these areas is not required (willing to train), a willingness to learn and adapt is essential.

ResponsibilitiesManaging legal documentsCreating and formatting documentsEditing and tracking (i.e. "redlining") documentManaging internal and client deadlinesAssisting Real Estate paralegals to prepare attorney(s) for closingsPreparing closing binders / post-closingWorking with title insurance companies to satisfy commitment requirementsPreparing and filing of legal documents with state, county, appellate, and federal courts, and in Florida administrative proceedings (e-filing knowledge is a must)Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, court and agency officialsMaintaining attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)Manage IP databaseMaking travel arrangementsPerforming a variety of administrative functions such as processing new client/matter reports, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and answering phonesOrganizing and maintaining paper and electronic filesRequirementsKnowledge of federal, state and county court rules and e-filing proceduresFamiliar with Florida government branchesMust have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skillsMust be punctual, meticulous, organized, proactive, reliable and self-motivatedMust have the ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneouslyMust have excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Adobe, Excel and advance working knowledge of Word functions.Ability to work with a databaseAbility to work in a face paced team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor 1392409_1735334790 To Apply for this Job Click Here