Legal Assistant

A local office located in Pensacola is in need of a Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with attorneys to manage cases and perform legal work in a supportive and positive work environment.

What you’ll be doing to make an impact :

• Types with speed and accuracy , is proficient in word processing systems and associated peripherals.
• Reads incoming mail and independently composes reply when attorney's personal attention is not required.
• Prepares and files complex motions, orders, and subpoenas for both depositions and trials; attends court hearings and keeps docket.
• Keeps attorney's appointment calendar and maintains schedules of meetings, appointments, and hearings.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive file system, using the agency’s case management database.
• Handles calls regarding cases and court hearings in attorney's absence.
• Maintains records of all directives issued by the Court and assures compliance with same and keeps fiscal records and other files as required.
• Prepares general legal forms and pleadings independently.
• Prepares documents for e-filing.
• Maintains confidential, case, follow-up and other essential legal records and files.
• Gathers and submits caseload data to insure timely and accurate reporting.
• Arranges travel itinerary and hotel accommodations.
• Assists attorneys with monthly travel reports.
• Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.

What you’ll bring to the table :

High School Diploma or equivalent

2) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed upon completion for conformance with policies and regulations.
• Able to perform a variety of complex and confidential secretarial duties for an attorney requiring independent judgment, action, knowledge of laws and regulations, including making frequent decisions in accordance with organizational policies and practices.

Duties cover all facets of the Criminal Justice System.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and other basic software
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong communication skills with excellent written English skills

What’s in it for you :

• For this position, you will be paid a wage of $16 / hour
• A regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm
• The opportunity to join a supportive company and build a career
• After meeting the qualification requirements, employees are offered through LandrumHR : Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance and matching 401k

LandrumHR Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with all federal and state civil rights laws, makes every effort to employ and promote the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected class.