Job Description
Qualifications
Preparing and filing of legal documents with state, county, appellate, and federal courts, and in Florida administrative proceedings (e-filing knowledge is a must)
Manage IP database
Knowledge of federal, state and county court rules and e-filing procedures
Familiar with Florida government branches
Must have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
Must be punctual, meticulous, organized, proactive, reliable and self-motivated
Must have the ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Adobe, Excel and advance working knowledge of Word functions
Ability to work with a database
Ability to work in a face paced team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor
Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, ****** orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws
Responsibilities
Managing legal documents
Creating and formatting documents
Editing and tracking (i.e
“redlining”) document
Managing internal and client deadlines
Assisting Real Estate paralegals to prepare attorney(s) for closings
Preparing closing binders / post-closing
Working with title insurance companies to satisfy commitment requirements
Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, court and agency officials
Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)
Making travel arrangements
Performing a variety of administrative functions such as processing new client/matter reports, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and answering phones
Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files
Job description
Stearns Weaver Miller, a full-service commercial law firm serving clients throughout Florida is seeking a full time Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in an office environment. This position will assist multiple attorneys in our commercial real estate department, litigation/ administrative law department and our intellectual property department. While experience in all these areas is not required (we are willing to train), a willingness to learn and adapt is essential.
Responsibilities
• Managing legal documents
• Creating and formatting documents
• Editing and tracking (i.e. “redlining”) document
• Managing internal and client deadlines
• Assisting Real Estate paralegals to prepare attorney(s) for closings
• Preparing closing binders / post-closing
• Working with title insurance companies to satisfy commitment requirements
• Preparing and filing of legal documents with state, county, appellate, and federal courts, and in Florida administrative proceedings (e-filing knowledge is a must)
• Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, court and agency officials
• Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)
• Manage IP database
• Making travel arrangements
• Performing a variety of administrative functions such as processing new client/matter reports, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and answering phones
• Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files
Requirements
• Knowledge of federal, state and county court rules and e-filing procedures
• Familiar with Florida government branches
• Must have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
• Must be punctual, meticulous, organized, proactive, reliable and self-motivated
• Must have the ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Adobe, Excel and advance working knowledge of Word functions.
• Ability to work with a database
• Ability to work in a face paced team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor
Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, ****** orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
Preparing and filing of legal documents with state, county, appellate, and federal courts, and in Florida administrative proceedings (e-filing knowledge is a must)
Manage IP database
Knowledge of federal, state and county court rules and e-filing procedures
Familiar with Florida government branches
Must have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
Must be punctual, meticulous, organized, proactive, reliable and self-motivated
Must have the ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Adobe, Excel and advance working knowledge of Word functions
Ability to work with a database
Ability to work in a face paced team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor
Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, ****** orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws
Responsibilities
Managing legal documents
Creating and formatting documents
Editing and tracking (i.e
“redlining”) document
Managing internal and client deadlines
Assisting Real Estate paralegals to prepare attorney(s) for closings
Preparing closing binders / post-closing
Working with title insurance companies to satisfy commitment requirements
Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, court and agency officials
Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)
Making travel arrangements
Performing a variety of administrative functions such as processing new client/matter reports, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and answering phones
Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files
Job description
Stearns Weaver Miller, a full-service commercial law firm serving clients throughout Florida is seeking a full time Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in an office environment. This position will assist multiple attorneys in our commercial real estate department, litigation/ administrative law department and our intellectual property department. While experience in all these areas is not required (we are willing to train), a willingness to learn and adapt is essential.
Responsibilities
• Managing legal documents
• Creating and formatting documents
• Editing and tracking (i.e. “redlining”) document
• Managing internal and client deadlines
• Assisting Real Estate paralegals to prepare attorney(s) for closings
• Preparing closing binders / post-closing
• Working with title insurance companies to satisfy commitment requirements
• Preparing and filing of legal documents with state, county, appellate, and federal courts, and in Florida administrative proceedings (e-filing knowledge is a must)
• Arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, court and agency officials
• Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, case deadlines, etc.)
• Manage IP database
• Making travel arrangements
• Performing a variety of administrative functions such as processing new client/matter reports, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and answering phones
• Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files
Requirements
• Knowledge of federal, state and county court rules and e-filing procedures
• Familiar with Florida government branches
• Must have excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills
• Must be punctual, meticulous, organized, proactive, reliable and self-motivated
• Must have the ability to manage time, plan and prioritize various assignments/projects simultaneously
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft 2016 Outlook, Adobe, Excel and advance working knowledge of Word functions.
• Ability to work with a database
• Ability to work in a face paced team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor
Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, ****** orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Tallahassee offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
