Legal Assistant - Orlando, United States - The Lawgical Firm, PA

Description

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a bilingual and completely fluent in Spanish and English, driven, detail-oriented legal assistant to join our growing team. Our firm has the pleasure of representing policyholders with respect to their underpaid or improperly denied property damage claims. The ideal candidate will be responsible for answering and directing calls, with room to assist attorneys and other staff in all stages of litigation, and handling some administrative tasks. Training will be provided, and all candidates are subject to a 90-day trial period. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Answering inbound calls and screening them appropriately

Coordinating telephone conferences, court hearings, depositions and mediations between the firm's attorneys, opposing counsel, the client(s), and the judge's assistants

· Following and completing firm workflows in the case management system and meeting at least the minimum task requirement.

· Drafting simple motions and notices (ex. Motions for Extension, Notice of Settlement, Notice of Hearing)

· Following the firm's naming conventions when saving documents to the appropriate folder

Assisting attorneys and staff with tasks to move cases forward

Qualifications

· Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish and English

· Ability to work remotely AND in Orlando office located at 3191 Maguire Blvd., Ste 160, Orlando, FL 32803 in a hybrid capacity as necessary.

· Proficient computer and writing skills

• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• NOT AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP AND ASK QUESTIONS. Our firm exists to help our clients achieve their goals to the fullest extent that the law permits. No one is expected to be perfect, and learning is always an ongoing process in this field. Everyone is, however, expected to communicate effectively with the rest of the team, from peers to management so our goals are timely and effectively met.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible professional schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance