JOB DESCRIPTION
Legal Assistant, Family Law
Position Hiring For: Legal Assistant for Attorneys
Classification: Full-time; on-site
Hours: 9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday
Reports to: Attorneys and Director of Operations
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Good telephone skills essential for frequent communications with judges’ staffs, other attorneys’ offices, and clients in distress. Other duties include but are not limited to: assisting attorneys with case management, preparation of documents, keeping calendars current, appropriately calendaring pleadings and discovery; scheduling hearings, appointments, depositions, client meetings; timely answering calls/e-mails; e-filing and e-service; new client screening, court map and intake; maintaining files electronically and physically; opening and closing files and miscellaneous office related tasks & support for attorneys.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Experience in family and marital law preferred
- Organized, and follows up with previously assigned tasks until completed
- Must be able to read and write in English clearly & succinctly
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (excel, outlook, word)
- Must have effective and efficient typing skills
- Must be upbeat, pro-active, accurate, move quickly and be able to change tasks, prioritize and, multi-task
PAY RATE:
$55k+ commensurate with experience. Full benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision and Simple IRA Retirement plan. Parking and/or metro pass also included.
COMPANY INFORMATION (please see www.buckner-shifrin.com):
For over three decades, Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan, & Bradfute, P.A. has made a commitment to meet the individual needs of each client in a practical and economical fashion, while providing the highest caliber of legal counsel.
The firm focuses its practice on civil court litigation in two distinct areas: insurance defense and insurance-related cases;
and family and divorce law.
- The firm is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the “Best Law Firms” in the U.S., Tier One.
- The firm has received Certification by the State of Florida as a Minority, Women and Florida Veteran Business.
Buckner Shifrin is conveniently located in downtown Miami, blocks from the civil, family and federal courthouses, and within walking distance of the Metromover station.
If you meet the above listed qualifications, please e-mail your resumé to Elizabeth Vino, Director of Human Resources at: hr@buckner-shifrin.com. Buckner Shifrin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
