We are looking for a full-time paralegal for our established family and business law practice in Gainesville, Florida. Excellent spelling, grammar, organizational, and social skills are a must. At least two years of paralegal experience in civil litigation is preferred and experience with family law is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and WordPerfect is also preferred. This position requires attention to detail, taking initiative, effective multitasking and communications skills, all with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Duties include:
Proactive management of the attorney's caseload and calendar;
Assisting with drafting correspondence and legal documents;
Preparing exhibits for hearings;
Organizing and analyzing various case documents, including financial records;
Assisting with legal research;
E-Filing;
Scheduling mediations, depositions, and hearings;
Periodically answering phones;
Organizing and prioritizing various given tasks to complete them within the given time constraints.
We are a hard-working team of attorneys and paralegals who work together to do the best job for our clients and we have a friendly open-door atmosphere in a professional work environment. Learn more about us at lawyergainesville.com
Salary commensurate with experience. Opportunity to join employer-matched retirement plan after one year. Ten paid days off per year. Please respond to this ad with your resume.