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Marks Gray is seeking a full-time corporate/trust paralegal.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Formation of Florida LLCs and Occasional Corporations, including preparation of Articles, Operating Agreements/Bylaws, issuance of stock/membership certificates, securing of Federal tax ID numbers
2. Occasional formation of Non-Florida entities, working through outside services/agents
3. Servicing of LLC/corporate clients, including preparation of minutes, resolutions, assignments and stock/interest transfers
4. Preparation of Florida Deeds for transfers of real property into LLC/corporate entities and attend to e-recording of same
5. Trust Administration — Preparation of Correspondence to Beneficiaries, Notices of Trust, Waivers of Accounting and related correspondence. Preparation of simplified trust accountings (2–3 per year).
6. Assist Attorneys and Primary Probate Paralegal in handling excess probate work, including preparation and filing of all necessary pleadings/orders for summary administrations and occasional work with formal administrations
7. Maintain and balance one or more check registers
8. Direct communications with clients in connection with the above

Experience:

• Corporate paralegal experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to work with documents, calendaring and records in Prolaw document management/calendaring system
• Skilled at word, excel and outlook. Hotdocs experience a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, life, dental, vision and disability insurance
• 401K with matching contribution
• PTO

This is an in-office position in our Jacksonville office with some limited remote work available.

Applicants may apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: krussell@marksgray.com

Fusco Law Group is a boutique law firm servicing Northeast Florida and surrounding counties specializing in criminal defense, family law, PI & Negligence, and entertainment law (limited). For nearly a decade FLG has fought to protect the rights of countless clients across the state of Florida, earning accolades as one of the top DUI Defense and Child Support firms in the city. Fusco Law prides itself on our reputation as a hard-working firm with upstanding employees dedicated to doing right by our clients.

We're looking for an administrative assistant to join our team to assist with our rapidly growing case load—no legal experience required! The ideal candidate has a passion for helping others, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to excellence. It's also important to us that candidates share our firm's vision and values. We defend our clients fiercely, going above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients. We love a good underdog story, and we love it even more when we're able to deliver those underdogs a win. For an FLG employee, no role is too big to take on and no task is too small to pay attention to; at FLG, we thrive in an extremely collaborative environment and often share in each other's responsibilities regardless of our positions. Working at Fusco Law is more than a job, it's a place your coworkers become family, your work changes lives, and your potential for personal and professional growth is unlimited! Candidates who demonstrate a proficiency in legal skills (either through prior experience or experience gained at FLG, will be eligible for quick promotion to legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Manage firm calendar, using discretion to ensure attorney's time is used efficiently
• Manage phones and direct incoming calls
• Conduct intake calls with potential clients and schedule consultations
• Maintain office organization, including the lobby, supply closet, kitchen
• Handle sensitive client data with utmost discretion, care and accuracy
• Respond to calls/emails and complete all task in a timely manner
• Assist in the business operations of the firm such as billing, marketing, third-party vendor coordination

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, completed or in-progress
• Bachelors/Associates/Paralegal Certification strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required; knowledge of Dropbox, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Business, Intuit QuickBooks preferred
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized
• Must be willing to work on criminal defense cases, particularly DUIs

Application link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3603071973/

Farah & Farah is hiring a paralegal to join our team! This person will assist attorneys by providing clerical and research support services including, drafting pleadings and investigative requests to public agencies, organizing and furnishing materials to experts, document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact-checking; and trial preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing files for mediation, during litigation. This includes compiling the production of documents and evidence of damages
• Acting as a liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information, as well as insurance adjusters, experts, and contractors
• Organizing and managing claim documents, including the creation of spreadsheets
• Coordinating the collection, review and production of documents and responding to discovery requests
• Assisting with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings
• Summarizing deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits as well as critical medical records and other voluminous evidence and compiling and indexing records for expert review
• Must be able to schedule depositions, mediation, court deadlines, manage clients, etc.
• Monitoring compliance with court-imposed deadlines, especially discovery deadlines
• Initiating complaints, filing motions and discovery, including service of subpoenas and Summons

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years medical malpractice and inadequate security experience
• 5+ years as a paralegal
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work full-time on-site in our downtown Jacksonville office
• High school diploma

Farah & Farah is the premier personal injury law firm in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, built upon the foundations of honesty, hard work, and experience our clients can trust. Proudly headquartered in downtown Jacksonville, Farah & Farah has recovered millions for our clients. The attention we give to our clients is one of the many distinguishing characteristics that set Farah & Farah apart from other firms. At Farah & Farah, our employees are our biggest asset. Both employees and clients are considered part of the Farah family.

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k with matching. Please send resume to Jennifer Joyce, jjoyce@farahandfarah.com

Legal Secretary

David Graham Insurance Lawyers, top insurance law firm with offices in multiple states, is accepting applications to fill a Legal Secretary position. We desire to find someone who is a motivated, self-starter, ready to work in a fast paced busy law office.

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Sample list of job duties:

• Precisely follow all standard operating procedures
• General office administration
• Follow-up calls
• Status updates
• Collecting mail
• Organizing files
• General client enquiries
• Coordinating teleconferences, depositions, and mediations
• Drafting of letters, correspondence, and disbursement statements
• Other various duties and responsibilities will be assigned as desired by supervisor

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Reporting Skills 
• Administrative Writing Skills 
• Microsoft Office Skills (Office 360) 
• Knowledge of/ability to learn law office management programs 
• Managing Processes 
• Organization 
• Analyzing Information 
• Professionalism 
• Problem Solving 
• Verbal Communication 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Skilled in written and verbal communication 
• Basic knowledge of legal procedures, discovery, and rules 
• Ability and willingness to learn and effectively apply new skills and concepts. 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to complete assigned projects accurately. 

Hours/Wages:

This position will be 25 hours a week and the pay will start at $8.00 an hour until training is complete. After the training is complete and all necessary skills to fulfill all of the tasks of the job are acquired, the pay will be increased to $10.00 an hour.

Contact:

Please email your resume/CV to Michael Graham (michael@dginslaw.com).

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference for women going through a divorce? Do you like working with a strong team of women dedicated to making a positive impact? If so, Florida Women's Law Group (FWLG) is for you. We are looking for experienced paralegals to complete our legal team. In order for our attorneys to succeed for our clients, we need great paralegals who enjoy working on a team.

If the following statements appeal to you, then you should apply today:

• You are a glass half full person.
• You think in terms of outlines, chronologies, and indexes
• You see an opportunity for organization where other people see a mess
• You smile and have a high degree of professionalism when you answer the phone
• You are an amazing scheduler with intense attention to detail
• You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet
• You can juggle tasks and change gears quickly

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. The candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to their cases organized.

FWLG offers competitive salary and full benefit package, including 100% health insurance coverage for employee, dental and vision insurance, maternity leave, and 401(k)

Want to know more about what it's like to work for Florida Women's Law Group? Check out what our current employees have to say: https://workat4womenlaw.com/

Responsibilities

• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Calendar deadlines and reminders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate. 5 years of Paralegal experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
• 2–3 years of experience in the legal field, as a Paralegal preferred
• Technically savvy and able to master all Microsoft Office software as well as case management software
• Experience using multi-line phone systems, and computer systems and software
• Organized, logical, forward thinking and communicative
• Excellent ability to multi-task and keep calm under pressure

Part-time (20 hours) intern/OPS employee to redact documents.  The job pays $15.00/hour. The job entails redacting documents generated in response to public records requests. Roger Williams would provide day to day supervision. We would teach the person how to use the public records portal, FSFN, and processes for requesting files.  The person would be expected to apply confidentiality rules to the documents and use Adobe software to redact names and personally identifying information.  What needs to be redacted might vary depending upon who the requestor is, based on s. 39.202, Fla. Stat.  Email resumes/inquiries to David.Tucker@myflfamilies.com.

Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene is seeking a full-time Probate Paralegal.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assisting with all phases of estate and trust administration
• Prepare pleadings to file with the court to initiate an estate proceeding and for ongoing estate administration
• Monitor and maintain the estate administration and trust administration
• Monitor the estate and trust accounts, including the payment of monthly expenses for an estate or trust
• Gather information regarding the assets and debts of an estate and/or trust
• Marshalling and transfer of assets
• Gather information needed for preparation of tax returns required for an estate and trust administration and initial preparation of related tax returns
• Preparation of estate/trust accountings
• eFiling of documents in various counties
• Obtains work assignments from attorneys in their office or assigned department
• Conducts investigations, engages legal research, develops pleadings, prepares correspondence or documents for attorneys review
• Contacts court administration and regulatory bodies as needed to fulfill job assignment
• Maintains annual billable hours as set by the Firm
• Performs other duties, projects and assignments as needed to support the Firm
• Must be an independent, proactive, organized and diligent worker and able to work with minimal direction;
• Must be able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities;
• Must be able to multi-task and handle voluminous workflow, work under tight deadlines, balance multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately;
• Must be able to create positive working relationships and effectively communicate with all parties in the transaction;
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills;
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities;
• Experience with tax and estate administration software programs a plus;
• Minimum of 2 years of trust and estate related experience, including a background in trusts and estates and probate, with a law firm or in-house legal department (Required); and
• Minimum of 2 years of college, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience (Preferred).
• Excellent computer skills required specifically Microsoft Office and Adobe. WorldDox and Practice Master experience is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Either Jacksonville or Ponte Vedra

Please submit interest by form of cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Julie Saieg, J.D., LL.M. via the following email address: dsutton@pfhglaw.com

Purcell, Flanagan, Hay, & Greene, P/A. is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for our Ponte Vedra Beach office to work for two associate attorneys. To begin, the position entails a broad range of secretarial and administrative responsibilities. The position, however, offers increasing responsibilities and compensation as skills and abilities develop.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Skilled in document composition.
• Ability and willingness to learn and effectively apply new skills and concepts.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to complete assigned projects accurately.
• Ability to plan work week, provide necessary documents for client meetings, anticipate attorney’s needs.
• Ability and confidence to recognize problems and identify potential solutions.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant work experience.

Compensation

Commensurate with knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Ponte Vedra, Florida

Please submit interest by form of cover letter and resume to the attention of Ms. Julie Saieg, J.D., LL.M. via the following email address: dsutton@pfhglaw.com

Part-time student clerk position at leading law firm located in downtown Jacksonville. Pajcic & Pajcic, PA, one of Florida’s premier personal injury law firms, is accepting applications for student clerks to assist lawyers and paralegals with pre-suit and litigation cases. This position pays $15/hour or slightly more depending on legal experience. This is a part-time student position and hours are flexible and based around your school schedule. You would work directly with attorneys and paralegals in a friendly and congenial office setting on challenging cases, while continuing your education at UNF.  The firm handles serious injury and wrongful death cases and you can read more about our clients, cases, and employees at Pajcic.com. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a genuine concern for helping others, and excellent academic credentials.

For the safety of our clients and staff, everyone at Pajcic & Pajcic has been vaccinated for COVID, and this requirement applies equally to all applicants. If interested in applying, please send cover letter, resume, and available work schedule (Monday through Friday) via email to Eva@pajcic.com for consideration.

Part-Time Office Help needed for a busy Jacksonville law firm. Responsibilities include copying, scanning and other general office duties. Strong computer skills are a must.

Flexible work hours are available. 20–30 hours per week max. Please forward your resume to gchastain@oharalawfirm.com.

Full-Time Paralegal is needed for busy Jacksonville law firm. The ideal candidate will be an organized, self-starter capable of independently handling a demanding caseload. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks such as scheduling, preparing correspondence and legal documents, electronic filing, opening new files, preparing for trial, and communicating with clients, experts, and witnesses. Must be a team player who is flexible, detail oriented, and computer savvy and who possesses excellent typing and communication skills. Prior experience with personal injury and/or insurance defense is preferred. Experience in multi-party commercial litigation is a plus. We offer full benefits and a competitive salary and rarely require overtime. Please forward a cover letter, your resume and your salary requirements to gchastain@oharalawfirm.com.

Busy Jacksonville civil trial law firm is in need of a legal secretary/paralegal with strong computer technology skills. We are looking for an organized, multi-tasker who is good at prioritizing incoming work under a busy caseload. Needs to be a self-starter that requires minimal supervision as well as someone who works well with others as part of a larger support team.  Attention to detail is a must.  Familiarity with Outlook, Worldox, Time Matters, Adobe and scanning documents is a plus. Please forward resume and salary requirements to gchastain@oharalawfirm.com.

Boutique family law firm seeking an entry-level paralegal/receptionist. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality and genuine compassion for our clients. Must have strong organization skills, time management skills, and experience with email, Excel and Word. Job duties will include managing the calendar, answering phones, assisting clients with paperwork, drafting documents, and assisting firm attorneys with clients and case management. Full time employment with salary commensurate with experience. Please submit resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to fsulawjm@aol.com.

Ansbacher Law is seeking a front desk legal assistant who will also serve as the receptionist for the Jacksonville office located on Goodbys Creek in the San Jose / Mandarin area. This is a great entry-level position if you are interested in a career as a legal assistant or paralegal. To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• have a positive, friendly and upbeat personality;
• have a professional appearance and demeanor;
• type a minimum of 45 correct words per minute;
• be proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and multi-line telephone systems; and
• have a college degree OR a minimum of THREE YEARS OF RELEVANT OFFICE EXPERIENCE (preferably in a law office).

All prospective employees will have a background check and will be tested for proficiency in typing, verbal skills, Microsoft Word and other basic skills. Ansbacher Law is a smoke-free environment, and a great place to begin or advance your legal career. Employees are eligible for health insurance, 401k Plan, performance bonuses and paid time off. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Compensation: $12/hr Please submit your resume, a cover letter and AT LEAST TWO BUSINESS REFERENCES and their relationship to you. Personal references will not be considered. Apply to lisa@ansbacher.net.

Ansbacher Law is seeking a legal assistant for its civil litigation department to assist attorneys and paralegals. Work will focus on construction defect litigation, real estate disputes, business disputes, and personal injury. Candidates must have at least three (3) years of office experience AND AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE, and strong Microsoft Word skills. Must be able to TYPE AT LEAST 45 CORRECT WMP. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS. Applicants will be subject to a background check, typing test (45 cwpm), and a test to verify additional relevant skills.

Ansbacher Law is a rapidly expanding law firm specializing in real estate law, construction law, civil litigation, condominium law and personal injury law. The firm provides paid education benefits, health care, life insurance, paid personal time off, and a retirement plan for eligible employees.

If you are interested in this position please:

1. Furnish your resume with specific dates and location of employment.
2. Send a brief cover letter that includes the position for which you are applying.
3. Provide at least two relevant professional references and state their relationship to you.
4. Type only "Civil Litigation Assistant" in the subject line of your response.

Compensation: Competitive salary + 401k retirement plan + health insurance benefits + performance bonus

Apply to: lisa@ansbacher.net

Mercer Law, P.A. is accepting applications for both a Full-time Paralegal and a newly created Part-time Paralegal position for our St. Johns County law firm.  Mercer Law, P.A. is now in its 17^th year of operation and was founded by Matt Mercer, long-time host of the radio show ‘Matt Mercer Live’ on News 104.5 WOKV.  Applicants should be organized self-starters.  This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks such as scheduling; preparing correspondence, legal documents, and court filings; electronic filing; calendaring deadlines; opening new files; communicating with clients and adverse counsel’s office; and occasionally preparing for trial.  Must be a team player who is flexible, detail-oriented, and computer savvy and who possesses excellent typing and communication skills.  Prior experience in Civil Litigation is preferred.  Experience in contract or business litigation is a plus.  We offer benefits and competitive compensation and rarely require overtime.   Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume, and compensation expectations to: Jobs@MercerFirm.com

If you’re the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation’s wounded warriors and their families, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for. Change the life of someone who served their country, and join an organization that not only supports you, but empowers you to make that change a reality. When you join the Wounded Warrior Project family, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too — helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose. A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Contracts Paralegal supports the legal department with legal contracts matters, and drafts and revises contracts and other legal documents and communications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support WWP’s legal department with commercial transactions and contracts, intellectual properly, and real estate leases.
• Draft and revise contracts, commercial legal documents, and business communications, under attorney supervision. Prepare and draft reports, correspondence, and memoranda of law.
• Consult with WWP attorneys or outside counsel to obtain legal opinions and advice.
• Coordinate the intake process for legal support requests. Coordinate timely response with appropriate parties and serve as a liaison among attorneys, WWP teammates, and other third parties to effectively respond to legal support requests.
• Coordinate the collection and organization of information, data, documents, materials and other evidence required to respond to discovery.
• Maintain case files and correspondence records.
• Coordinate the company’s contract portfolio including assisting with document retention protocol.
• Conduct research on commercial issues. Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations impacting WWP. Summarize findings into actionable summaries.
• Ensure confidentiality of all company data and information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Link for more information on being a contract paralegal. 

Top mass tort litigation firm in NE Florida seeking part-time administrative assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the management and execution of bankruptcy trust claims
• Research employment and other histories
• Maintain database and spreadsheets
• Assist with data conversion
• Handling mail and other communications
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Offering competitive pay, flexible hours and potential to work remotely after initial training.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Reporting Skills
• Administrative Writing Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Managing Processes
• Organization
• Analyzing Information
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Verbal Communication

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Dynamic trial firm seeks family law assistant. Paralegal certification a plus, but not required. Willing to teach. Starting salary above market for the right person. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k), life insurance, and option to join firm health, dental, and eye plans. Firm is well-established and busy.  Ability to self-start and work independently a must. Applicants send resume to  info@pickporter.com

Seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for Sussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law, a busy boutique family law firm. Ideal candidate will have experience managing, or ability to manage, a heavy caseload and responding, or ability to resond, to lengthy and involved discovery requests. You must be able to handle a fast pace. You should be personable, a team player, and able to take direction from multiple attorneys. Benefits include eligibility for insurance premium and medical expense reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid parking, and payment of employment related certifications and continuing legal education. Starting salary is $48,000 and is negotiable based on abilities and experience.

Please email Stephanie@sjafamlaw.com for more information. 

Murphy & Anderson, P.A., a busy boutique litigation firm located in San Marco, Florida, is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal. Requirements for job and description of tasks include:

• Paralegal certificate or minimum of 3 years litigation experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat
• Know how to electronically file documents in court system
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating depositions; summarizing depositions and medical records
• Basic knowledge of legal procedures, discovery, and rules
• Drafting letters and documents
• Answering phones when reception not available

Offering competitive pay and benefits. Applicants can send resumes to shulsberg@murphyandersonlaw.com.