LHH has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant to join a reputable firm in Naples, Florida. One of our clients is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant. The position involves supporting multiple practice teams and requires someone who is organized, committed to client service, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. The ideal candidate has some experience in Estate Planning. If you feel like you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in a client-focused team, demonstrating professionalism and excellent communication skills while exercising personal judgment under the direction of assigned timekeepers

• Prepares correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, forms, and other legal documents according to proper legal standards. Transcribes dictation; proofreads and edits all documents to ensure accuracy and a professional appearance

• Answers telephone calls courteously and professionally; forwards messages to the appropriate parties; responds to non-legal inquiries. Places phone calls as needed or requested

• Receives, reads, and routes incoming postal mail. Arranges for the delivery of documents/projects through courier services, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail,etc

• Maintains appointment and deadline calendar for attorneys. Enters and proofreads time entries in the billing system; ensures accurate entry of complete information before each monthly deadline as needed

• Schedules depositions, hearings, appointments, and conference calls; prepares necessary documents and copies for meetings. Requests checks for filing fees and attorneys' business expense reimbursements

• Maintains confidentiality in all firm and client matters. Assists with other firm work as directed by attorneys or paralegals

• This role is 100% onsite

Requirements:

• 2+ years' experience as a legal assistant or experience in a law firm

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field preferred

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and legal document management software with the ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough draft, dictation, or transcription at a level of at least 30 wpm

• Excellent grammar, proofreading, transcription, and organization skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Works independently and completes tasks with minimal supervision

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance