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    Legal Assistant - Jacksonville, United States - Boyd & Jenerette, P.A.

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    Job DescriptionDescription:

    About Boyd & Jenerette:

    Boyd & Jenerette is an experienced, forward thinking and diverse civil litigation law firm that represents public and private business organizations as well as insurance companies in litigation and transactional matters. Our mission is to change the way defense firms do business.

    Position Summary:

    The Legal Assistant will support attorney(s) with administrative tasks, prepare and organize legal documents, schedule and calendar management, communicate with opposing counsel, court personnel and clients.

    Location & Commitments:

    • Practice Area / Department: First Party Property
    • Status: Full-time / Non-Exempt
    • Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week.
    • In-Office: Hybrid: This position will report to work at our office in Jacksonville.

    Responsibilities:

    • Draft correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and varied other documents.
    • Organize client conferences & attorney meetings.
    • Schedule hearings with judicial assistants (including contact with opposing counsel, court reporter, and preparing notice).
    • Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses & other special functions.
    • Prepare expense reports and check requests through accounting.
    • Maintain attorneys' calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions.
    • Manage attorneys daily calendar items and prepare each for meetings & hearings.
    • Maintain attorneys' Outlook email.
    • Case Screening / Origination
    • Assist with investigation as needed using Lexis Nexis and other tools.
    • File pleadings with state and federal court through e-Filing.
    • Prepare discovery documents and notices of filing, including interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions.
    • Prepare for pretrial and proofread briefs and other pleadings.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Benefits:

    The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, ancillary options, firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability, and 401k profit sharing.

    Requirements:

    Requirements & Competencies:

    • At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
    • Organized with attention to detail.
    • Basic understanding of court and administrative proceedings and documentation.
    • Basic understanding of lawsuit summaries, litigation files, and proper maintenance of all legal records.
    • Proficiency in administrative tasks.
    • Works well in a team environment.
    • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.

    Work Environment:

    The ability to perform the following physical activities are necessary in the performance of this job: Sit and use a computer for long periods of time; use a computer to accomplish the duties of the position (including typing and seeing); read and write in English; think strategically, communicate expectations, and establish priorities.

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties assigned by their supervisor.


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