Overview
Farah & Farah is a large Personal Injury law firm operating since 1979. Farah & Farah is committed to being the premier personal injury law firm in Southeast GA and throughout Florida by guiding our valued clients through the complex legal system to deliver justice for those who need it most. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that acknowledges hard work and strives to provide a positive atmosphere where people enjoy working and helping others.
Our Mission - Relentless dedication to justice for our clients, delivered with uncompromising support, professionalism, and compassion.
As a Legal Assistant at Farah & Farah, you act as a liaison to maintain our client’s relationship with their legal team. They prioritize our customer’s needs, create solutions, and leave them with an unforgettably positive impression.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to Attorney and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, field associates and vendors.
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, organizing materials for team case review
- Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Maintain and update inventories of contact details
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
- Ensure compliance to all company Policies, Procedures, and expectations
Qualifications:
- Polished professional with outgoing attitude, be a team player.
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills with proficiency.
- Professional adherence of attendance, reliability, and integrity
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, coordinating, and personal interface skill.
- Proven job diligence, dedication, and attention to detail
- Comfort and experience interfacing with various levels of staff and management, while working in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity and working knowledge of general office machines (fax, copier, printers, etc.)
- Computer Competency with working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, appearance, and compliance to company dress code
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, and vendors.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Previous experience working in Law firm is a plus.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Onsite Professional Office Setting
Equal Opportunity Statement
Farah & Farah provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
