Paralegal - Jacksonville, FL, United States - Ascendo Resources

Description

Salary:
$45k - 50k per year + Medical. Dental. Vision

Reference: 177185

We are seeking an experienced paralegal for our Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle applicants from varied backgrounds in a gracious and professional manner.

This is a full-time position based out of our Jacksonville office. This will be a fully hybrid workspace.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Coordinate the day-to-day administrative functions of the President and CEO.
• Assist in the coordination of case activities from initial assignment to conclusion.
• Perform legal research involving statutes, orders, legal opinions, and case law for precedents and case applicability.
• Assist and coordinate political and fundraising outreach, including efforts to obtain and stabilize government funding through City of Jacksonville direct support and similar efforts.
• Analyze case documentation and summarize depositions, interviews, interrogatories, and other case documents.
• Draft motions, discovery requests, responses, and occasionally portions of legal opinions and briefs.
• Record and monitor case activities for compliance with legal time constraints.
• Interview witnesses and clients to obtain or clarify case preparation information.
• Assist with preparation for trials, organize evidence or exhibits, notes, and witnesses.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES

• Maintain relationships with paralegal programs.
• Assist with newsletters and updates for staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years experience as paralegal in civil litigation practice.
• Associate degree in paralegal studies, or paralegal certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Prior experience in fundraising or lobbying efforts at the local (county) or statewide level.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google applications.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits package include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, hybrid remote work, and generous leave policy (e.g., 13 paid holidays plus 22 personal leave days in first year, one-month sabbatical every four years).

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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