Legal Assistant

SLATER & SMALL PLLC is hiring! Come join our team!

We are a fast-paced Elder Law Firm looking for a self-motivated and organized legal assistant to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. You should have a well-rounded skill set that includes customer service, analysis, and problem solving. Strong multitasking and organizational skills are essential. You will provide a broad spectrum of services including intake, scheduling, and client liaison. It is also imperative that you are able to work independently, have a strong attention to detail, master expected responsibilities, as well as be able to focus and be productive in a busy work environment. The legal assistant is our clients’ first point of contact; therefore, it is essential that the candidate possess a professional, amiable, and friendly demeanor. Our office is open Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8am to 6pm. We are closed on Fridays, offering a 4-day work week to our employees!

The position would entail travel between both our Coral Springs and Pembroke Pines office.

If you are a motivated individual with skills listed above and a desire to work in the legal field, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.
• Communicate with clients and third parties in person, over the phone, and electronically.
• Draft and send correspondence with other applicable documents.
• File and maintain physical and electronical records in an organized manner.
• E-file court documents and other applicable documents.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Perform detailed client intakes.
• Maintain and ensure that client lists are accurate.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure multiple calendars are up to date.
• Compile, review, and edit firm billing in response to Attorney requests.

Skills

• Previous experience as legal assistant or legal secretary preferred.
• Familiarity with probate, guardianship and estate planning law, legal procedures and protocols, and court systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems; specifically, Outlook and Word.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple activities, and work under pressure.