Job description
Holland Law Group is a top client-rated law firm representing clients throughout the state of Florida in Debt Defense, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, and Creditor Harassment. We are one of the fastest-growing firms in Florida thanks to a client-focused approach, and we are adding to our already high-quality team of staff.
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Job Summary: :
The Debt Defense Paralegal will communicate with clients, attorneys, and the Court and gather and provide necessary documents and updates.
Essential Functions :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :
Required Skills/Abilities: :
Education and Experience: :
Physical Requirements: :
Work Environment :
You will work in a well-lit office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work :
The days of week required for this role is Monday-Friday; hours will be either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary: :
The Debt Defense Paralegal will communicate with clients, attorneys, and the Court and gather and provide necessary documents and updates.
Essential Functions :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :
- Analyzing incoming legal documents,
- Document management through CLIO
- E-Filing through Florida E-Portal
- Review and draft routine legal documents
- Assist in case management.
- Facilitate the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders.
- Conduct weekly WAAG meetings with assigned attorney(s)
- Monitor and obtain hearing calendar daily for attorneys.
- Conduct public records searches.
- Coordinating calendars
- Interface with clients, judges, and opposing counsel.
- Answer incoming calls.
- Prepare attorneys and conference room for meetings, meditations, etc.
- Provide updates to clients in 45 day increments via email.
- Manage all legal office administrative responsibilities, including sending emails, making copies, processing client payments and organizing file systems.
Required Skills/Abilities: :
- 1 yr minimum Litigation Experience preferred.
- CLIO preferred, but not required
- Following up with Clients/ Opposing Council
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Education and Experience: :
- High school diploma required.
- At least one year of related litigation experience required or paralegal degree or certificate.
Physical Requirements: :
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Work Environment :
You will work in a well-lit office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work :
The days of week required for this role is Monday-Friday; hours will be either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
FSLA:
Non-Exempt
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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