Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon is looking for experienced Legal Assistant to assist multiple attorneys in our Pensacola office in preparation of legal documents and correspondence, as well as performance of general secretarial duties including filing, scanning, time keeping, scheduling and answering phones.

BENEFITS

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance                               Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off                                                                          Group Life Insurance/LTD

Paid Holidays                                                                          Wellness Program

401(k)                                                                                          Tuition Reimbursement

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• College degree or paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
• 1+ years of legal assistant experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must have strong typing skills and the ability to operate general office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, printers, fax, and postage machines. Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures. Experience with case management software preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Must have excellent written and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics. Coordinating case preparation.
• Filing and electronic filing
• Client contact/client relations
• Transcription
• Drafting letters/pleadings/orders
• Editing and proofreading documents
• Time entry
• Set up new files and close files upon completion
• Filing/scanning/importing
• Scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings
• Screening client calls and gathering client intake information
• Perform conflict checks
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Range

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour, dependent on experience

For physical demands of this position, see Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Contact hr@esclaw.com.