Legal Assistant
Company: Cabanas Law Firm
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
We are searching for a full-time bilingual Legal Assistant to
work in our expanding offices to replace assistants that have been
promoted internally. You'll serve as a compassionate voice to
clients, receiving inbound calls from prospective clients, existing
clients, and attorneys, and scheduling our attorneys for client
meetings. You will also collaborate with our legal team to prepare
everything necessary in creating solutions for clients seeking
relief from difficult family situations. If the thought of learning
new skills every day and making a positive impact on our clients'
lives excites you, start your application today!
Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant's main duties are:
--- Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as
answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney
offices, documenting client discussions, responding to emails, and
reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
--- Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from
attorneys and paralegals
--- Greet clients warmly and escort them personally to their
meeting location, ensuring they feel welcome and comfortable
--- Undertake other administrative duties as needed to ensure the
firm operates efficiently
Qualifications:
The Legal Assistant position requires the following skillset:
--- High school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate's
degree is a plus
--- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office
environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
--- Bilingual in English and Spanish
--- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
--- Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
--- Experience working in a customer service computer system
--- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and
meet deadlines
--- Organizational skills and effective communication skills are
necessary for this position
--- Willing to learn new skills to assist with special projects
About Company:
We are known for helping our clients emerge from an extremely
emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a
better position, and that they have a thoughtful and assertive team
behind them that really cares and fights for them.
We are passionate about customized and strategic guidance to people
going through divorce or family legal issues while providing a
sense of security.
We offer
Competitive payPaid time offMedical insuranceModern, relaxed office
setting
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