Legal Assistant bei Dream Finders Homes
Dream Finders Homes · Jacksonville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Jacksonville
The Legal Assistant will support our in-house legal team in various aspects of legal administration, including document preparation, legal research, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and compile data as needed.
- Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy filing systems for legal documents.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court officials as required.
- Manage and update case files, ensuring all information is current and accessible.
- Prepare and process legal forms and applications.
- Provide administrative support, including answering phones, managing calendars, and handling mail.
- Ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field.
- Certification from an accredited paralegal program preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.
In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer
