Job Summary:
de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP (d/b/a DSK Law), founded in 1976 and one of the largest law firms in Central Florida has an immediate opening for a full-time Paralegal in its Orlando office.
Summary of duties:
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings and other matters
- Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, opposing counsel, paralegals, judicial assistants, witnesses, etc.
- Basic legal research and fact investigation
- Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, discovery requests, proposed orders, etc.
- Organize electronic and hardcopy case files
- Prepare electronic hearing notebooks and materials
- Special projects and other tasks as assigned
- Other duties as assigned, not all inclusive
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Paralegal experience in Florida, with an emphasis in family law (domestic relations) and criminal defense.
- Must have strong written communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Strong planning, follow-up, organizational skills and forward-thinking ability
- Self-starter and independent worker
- Ability to handle multiple assignments, cases, or other matters at one time
- Exceptional client service skills
- Advanced computer skills, especially with regard to all Microsoft Office applications and Adobe
- Perfect Law/AIM experience a plus but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person