Legal Programs
Paralegal Course
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Overview
The new online Certified Paralegal Program will prepare you for success in a growing career field. You’ll learn about the U.S. legal system, how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. Your training will prepare you to take the Certified Paralegal certification exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
All materials are included in the cost of this program. Upon successfully completing, you will receive a voucher to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam.
This online career training program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers. It’s entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive twelve (12) months to complete this program.
Objectives
After completing this program, you will:
- Understand the common responsibilities and duties of paralegals
- Know how the paralegal field is regulated
- Understand ethics for attorneys and paralegals
- Be familiar with how the U.S. legal system is structured and how it operates
- Be able to perform legal analyses
- Conduct legal interviews
- Understand the duties of a litigation assistant in the four stages of litigation
- Conduct legal research
- Implement guidelines and proper etiquette for legal writing
- Understand methods of formal and informal administrative advocacy
Details
Become one of the more than 250,000 paralegals in the United States. Paralegals are involved in sophisticated legal work in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Obtaining a quality education is the best way to prepare for the paralegal profession. This self-paced, online program concludes with a capstone project and a portfolio review. You will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you make for your next employer. You'll be paired with an instructor for one-on-one assistance, and you'll also receive free access to NALA Campus and Westlaw.
Through a special arrangement with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Campus, your tuition includes free access to the preparatory exam courses offered at NALA Campus. Regardless of whether or not you're eligible for certification or plan to take the exam, the NALA Campus preparatory courses are a value-added addition to your paralegal education.
Paralegal students receive free access to Westlaw to complete their assigned research projects. Westlaw is an online legal research service that provides fast and easy access to an extensive collection of legal resources, news, business and public records information. Access to the number-one rated online legal resource, Westlaw, will benefit you tremendously as you perform your legal research assignments during your paralegal education.
Prerequisites
In order to enroll in this program, you must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. We also recommend that you have computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and PowerPoint), and good keyboarding skills (60 words per minute or faster). Also helpful are good skills in English grammar, spelling, punctuation and composition.
Note: If you plan to pursue the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Certified Paralegal/Certified Legal Assistant (CP/CLA) credential, you must meet one of the requirements for eligibility shown below under the heading "NALA Certification Eligibility Requirements."
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this program prepare me for certification?
Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal Exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and receive an exam voucher after successful completion of the program and financial obligation. NALA Certification information.
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How long does it take to complete the program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive twelve (12) months to complete the program.
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Am I guaranteed a job?
Ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
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Audit Course Registration
$500 per course To audit a course from UNF's Certified Financial Planner™ Certificate Program, you must provide proof of prior course work by sending transcripts to UNF Continuing Education. Upon successful completion of an audited course, UNF will not award a grade or certificate. The purpose of auditing a course is to obtain knowledge to better prepare in a specific area.
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Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials will be covered by your tuition. ed2go will ship all materials via UPS ground service upon registration. Materials include:
- "Introduction to Paralegalism" by William P. Statsky
- "Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work" by Roger Miller and Mary Meinzinger
- Access to Westlaw: Legal Solutions
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Can I get financial assistance?
Ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Read our Financial Assistance page for more information.
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What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Please note: There are two options for this program. If you select the (Voucher Included) program. Upon successful completion of the program and financial obligation, you will receive an exam voucher to sit for the exam.
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What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.
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Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because Ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.
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Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
Current Instructor:
Casey Thompson received his Bachelors of Business Administration degree, with his major concentration in management, from Texas Tech University in 1994. After beginning his business career, he enrolled in the evening law school program at Texas A&M (formerly Texas Wesleyan) School of Law in 1996. Casey worked full time while attending law school at night. He graduated and passed the Bar exam in 2000. This experience gives Casey a better understanding of the requirements of the non-traditional student.
Casey became a licensed attorney in the State of Texas in 2000. His major areas of practice were business and corporate law, entertainment law, and intellectual property rights. Along with this online Paralegal program, he also currently teaches as a traditional college classroom instructor in the areas of state and federal government.
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When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.
Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
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What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer - Mac or PC. You don’t have to use the same computer to login to the program every time.
It is recommended that students have Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and PowerPoint) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
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How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly.
Legal Courses
Did you know you can earn your paralegal certificate online? You can also become a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator. Each of these online training programs enables you to prepare for various legal careers.
Paralegal Job Postings
We love to recommend our paralegal students! For more information, contact us at (904) 620-4200 or unfce@unf.edu. Kindly let us know when you have filled the position so we may remove the posting.
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Corporate/Trust Paralegal - Marks Gray, P.A.
Marks Gray is seeking a full-time corporate/trust paralegal.
Duties and responsibilities:
- 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
- Occasional formation of Non-Florida entities, working through outside services/agents
- Servicing of LLC/corporate clients, including preparation of minutes, resolutions, assignments and stock/interest transfers
- Preparation of Florida Deeds for transfers of real property into LLC/corporate entities and attend to e-recording of same
- 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).
- 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
- Maintain and balance one or more check registers
- 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
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Administrative Assistant – Fusco Law Group
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/
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Experienced Paralegal - Farah & Farah
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
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Legal Secretary
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).
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Paralegal Staff - Florida Women's Law Group
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
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Part-time (20 hours) Intern/OPS
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.
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Probate Paralegal
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
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Legal Assistant for our Ponte Vedra Beach
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
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Student Clerk/Intern
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.
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Part-Time Office Help
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.
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Full-Time Paralegal
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.
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Legal Secretary/Paralegal
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.
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Entry-level Paralegal/Receptionist
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.
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Front Desk Receptionist/Legal Assistant
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.
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Litigation Assistant
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:
- Furnish your resume with specific dates and location of employment.
- Send a brief cover letter that includes the position for which you are applying.
- Provide at least two relevant professional references and state their relationship to you.
- 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
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Associate, a Paralegal & a Marketing Assistant/ Admin
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 17th 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
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Contracts Paralegal - Wounded Warrior Project
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.
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Part Time Assistant - Terrell Hogan
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
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Law Offices of Jason K.S. Porter, P.A. - Paralegal
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
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Paralegal
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.
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Murphy Anderson Attorneys at Law
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.