Job Description

Counsel Legal Assistant
Tallahassee,FL
Onsite

Contractor Duties

Act as the primary legal secretary for assigned attorneys.
Format, finalize, type, and file legal documents.
Prepare letters and legal documents from drafts.
File pleadings and motions with the appropriate tribunals.
Serve or arrange service of legal documents and maintain organized attorney case files.
Prepare subpoenas and discovery requests; schedule hearings, trials, and depositions; and arrange necessary facilities.
Retain and schedule court reporters and obtain transcripts.
Perform general secretarial duties, including managing phone calls and travel arrangements.
Utilize Microsoft Office proficiently, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Close case files and provide support for general office management as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill / Competency	Requirement / Experience
English Proficiency (Speak and Understand)	Required
High School Diploma	Required
Associate''s or Bachelor''s Degree	Desired
Paralegal or Legal Secretary Experience	Required — 3 Years
Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)	Required — 3 Years
Legal Document & Subpoena Preparation	Required — 3 Years
Discovery Requests & Scheduling (Hearings, Trials, Depositions)	Required — 3 Years
Document Formatting, Typing, Finalizing & Filing	Required — 3 Years
Drafting Letters & Legal Documents	Required — 3 Years
Pleadings & Motions Filing (Tribunals)	Required — 3 Years
Executive Calendar Management	Required — 2 Years
Travel Arrangements	Required — 1 Year
Florida Court Systems Experience	Highly Desired