Legal Assistant

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP•Orlando, FL

just now•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position for a Legal Assistant. The job entails managing all administrative tasks associated with the legal process of setting judicial hearings. These tasks generally include communicating with judicial assistants and attorneys, preparing legal documents, and updating internal systems. The position requires substantial coordination with other legal assistants and attorneys in a team environment.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree, Paralegal Certificate, or at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with borrower, clients, attorneys, other internal employees, and outside parties.
Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
Ability to read and write at a high level for proof reading and editing purposes.
High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.
Proficiency in internet research activities.
Familiarity with case and document management software
Ability to proficiently operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone is required.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Default law firm experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with client systems such as Loansphere, Clairfire, Tempo, Vendorscape and others is preferred.
Good understanding of the legal process surrounding foreclosure preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicating with judicial assistants to set and update hearings.
Communicating with attorneys and legal assistants.
Preparing Notice of Hearing and Cancellation of Hearing.
Requesting fee approval from clients.
Ensuring timely, courteous, and thorough responses to a heavy volume of email correspondence.
Developing and maintaining congenial relationships with business associates and clients.
Consistently and accurately updating the firm’s internal case management system, as well as all client systems.
Preparing life of file chronologies and uploading to client.
Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.
Proofreading the legal documents as required.
Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.