legal assistant Gainesville, FL
Job description
POSITION TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
JOB LOCATION: Gainesville – Workers’ Compensation Department
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or its equivalent and 1+ years of legal secretarial experience. Workers’ compensation/insurance defense experience highly preferred. Must be highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task.
SCHEDULE: Position may be filled part time (25 hours per week) or full time, will be discussed in interview process.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Specialized clerical work performing typing, filing and general legal secretarial duties. Transcribes correspondence and various types of legal documents from dictating equipment. Maintains electronic and paper calendars for assigned attorneys including scheduling of legal events such as court dates, hearings, depositions, mediations, etc. with courts and other involved parties. Data input of attorney time entries for billing statements. Serves as office receptionist, answering incoming calls, providing information, screening calls by securing information and routes to appropriate person or office. Greets persons entering establishment. Uses computer programs and document management systems and takes advantage of new technology to enhance job performance. Organizes and maintains case files. Maintain the firm’s core values of client commitment, honesty, integrity, accountability, teamwork, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to support a positive work environment.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed McConnaughhay Coonrod employment application to: HR Department by visiting: https://www.mcconnaughhay.com/careers/application-form/
Notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special disability accommodations to participate in the employment process.
McConnaughhay Coonrod is headquartered in Tallahassee with offices in locations throughout the state of Floridaand southern Georgia. We are a leader in providing litigation services to insurers and employers - including large corporations, mid-sized companies and small businesses. We are recognized for our defense work in workers’ compensation, employment law, commercial litigation, governmental entities defense, liquor liability, trucking claims, construction claims, products liability and a full spectrum of civil litigation. The firm provides a competitive benefit package, opportunities for professional growth, and understands the importance of maintaining an appropriate work life balance.
McConnaughhay Coonrod is an At-Will Employer
McConnaughhay Coonrod employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide evidence of their identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McConnaughhay Coonrod does not tolerate violence in the workplace.
Visit our website at www.mcconnaughhay.comfor further information and to view a full list of available positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
