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Title : Legal Assistant/paralegal

Location : Florida - Pensacola
Refer to Job # YHDG824111

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Responsibilities: Drafting, typing, and proofreading of legal documents and discovery requests and responses. Clerical duties, such as drafting correspondence, scheduling, and case document filing within case management program. Filing of documents in all levels of state and federal courts. Assisting attorneys in case preparation, including preparations for depositions, hearings, mediation, and arbitrations/trials. Effectively communicating with legal team, clients, opposing or other parties, and court staff/personnel. Ensuring compliance with Court Rules of Civil Procedure. Monitoring and tracking court and filing deadlines. Organization of case files. Using research sources to develop information/facts for pending cases. Proofreading and editing of contracts, pleadings, and correspondence. Ability to perform basic legal research, such as doing Westlaw key word searches. Qualifications: Prior experience (preferably three years or more) as a Legal Assistant, Secretary, or Paralegal (prefer prior experience in litigation). Excellent written communication skills, including ability to format and edit documents for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Typing (minimum 60 wpm) and word-processing (must be proficient in Microsoft Word and competent in Microsoft Excel). Good verbal communication skills. Well-organized, ability to multi-task, and has an eye for detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently. Highly motivated; a person who sees what needs to be done, and makes it happen. Ability to learn and use new technology. Ability to file in both State and Federal Courts. Experience with Prolaw a plus, but not required. Gets along well with others.

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