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Job description
FL-Department Of Environmental Protection-Office Of General Counsel-Executive AssistantClient is looking for a paralegal/legal secretary with 3-5 yrs experience who is familiar with the Florida court systems and working with 3-4 attorneys. Must have experience filing documents with the court, contacting judge assistance, manage attorney case files, attorney calendars and knowledge of general court systems. Qualified candidates will be performing basic word processing, using templates to draft correspondence and creating documents.Contractor Duties:The legal assistant acts as the legal secretary for assigned attorneysFormatting, finalizing, typing, and filing documentsPreparing letters and legal documents from draftsFiling pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunalsServing or arranging service of legal documents, and maintaining attorney case filesPrepares subpoenas, discovery requests, schedules hearings, trials, depositions, and arranges facilities as directedRetaining and scheduling court reporters and obtaining transcriptsPerforming general secretarial duties such as phone calls and travel arrangementsProficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPointClosing case files, and supporting office management as neededSkills:Ability to speak and understand English RequiredMust possess at least a high school diploma RequiredAssociates of Bachelors degree preferred DesiredMust have 3 to 5 yrs experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary Required3 Years Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Required3 Years Experience preparing legal documents and subpoenas Required3 Years Experience preparing discovery requests and scheduling hearings, trials and depositions Required3 Years Experience formatting, finalizing, typing and filing documents Required3 Years Experience preparing letters and legal documents from drafts Required3 Years Experience filing pleadings and motions with appropriate tribunals Required3 Years Experience managing executive management daily calendars Required2 Years Experience managing travel arrangements Required1 Years Experience working in the Florida Courts systems Highly desiredAgency Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person Work Arrangement: Onsite
Worksite address
tallahassee, FL, 32301, US
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