Legal Assistant I

The Opportunity :

The UCF Student Success and Well-Being Office of Student Legal Services is currently accepting applications for a Legal Assistant I.

This role serves as the initial contact for students seeking legal advice and legal representation. This position will assist and support the administrative functions of the Office of Student Legal Services.

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities :

Performs administrative support tasks for the Director and Attorneys.

Manages multiple calendars.

Researches and compiles information for reports.

Processes and maintains specialized forms and records. For example, purchase requisitions, and travel reimbursements.

Drafts legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.

Communicates with attorneys, adverse parties, court officials and other university departments.

Schedules appointments, meetings, and depositions.

Assembles, organizes, and maintains legal documents and files.

Proofreads legal documents.

Conducts research of relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles.

Maintains working knowledge of case management software.

Performs data entry of case or transaction information.

Performs daily office duties.

Interacts with clients on a regular basis.

Notary.

Tabling events.

Oversees the work of student employees and interns.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two (2) years of relevant experience or education.

Excellent verbal and writing skills.

Works harmoniously and effectively with others.

Electronic Court Filing experience.

Case Management Software experience.

Bankruptcy Software experience.

Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Additional Application Materials Required :

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume along with your application.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future.

No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference.

Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers :

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

And more For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Student Legal Services Work Schedule Monday- Friday; 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary Job Posting End Date Veteran’s Preference : Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes.

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