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Title : Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Criminal Defense

Location : Florida - Tampa
Refer to Job # LHON743371

Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Criminal Defense The candidate will provide duties include: Answer incoming phone calls as directed by supervisor or attorney(s) with a positive attitude; accurately direct callers to the appropriate staff member or attorney in a professional manner; gather information from prospective clients and scheduling telephone consultations and / or office consultations as directed. Interacts with clients on a daily basis via phone and email providing but not limited to: updates and reminders for upcoming hearings, request for information and documents, scheduling appointments. Responsible for maintaining attorney's calendar which includes coordinating and scheduling depositions, mediation, various appointments, etc. Serves as a liaison in corresponding and communicating with clients, client representatives, opposing counsel, clerks, and judges assistants; relays information to appropriate staff member and / or attorneys. Preparing court documents, subpoenas, motions, evidence, trial exhibits, and court pleadings. Assists in billing, e-filing, paper filing, scanning, organizing faxes, mailing letters. The candidate must have 2+ years required in the area of Criminal Defense. Must be personable, outgoing, punctual, diligent and detail oriented. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office such as Outlook, Word and Excel. Must be familiar with Drop box (file sharing / hosting service). Must have ability to operate standard office equipment such as fax machine, copy machine, etc. Must have knowledge of legal terminology, court rules / procedures, including state and federal e-filing procedures. Must have ability to effectively communicate and present information. Must have ability to multi-task. Must have solid verbal and written communication skills. Must have typing speed 60 wpm. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

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