Job description

Founded in 1952, Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford P.A., is a full-service trial firm deeply experienced in handling significant and complex litigation for a broad variety of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to individuals. Wicker Smith services its clients through a network of sixteen locations in Atlanta, Brunswick, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key Largo, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, Nashville, Orlando, Palmetto Bay, Pensacola, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa and West Palm Beach.

Our Orlando office is seeking an attentive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual as a Legal Secretary/Assistant. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience performing advanced legal secretarial duties and experience working in a team driven environment. Do you have excellent organizational, communication and writing skills, the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment? If so, this is the right firm for you! The right candidate must be able to work independently and type at least 45 wpm and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Wicker Smith is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling and calendaring of Hearings, Depositions, Conferences, Mediations, etc.
• Drafting of related pleadings and communication to appropriate party.
• Preparing attorneys for events.
• Handling invoices.
• Filing court documents electronically.
• Interacting with clients, attorneys and the courts in a Professional manner.
• Motivated team player with solid organizational skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years legal experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ideal candidate must have excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Able to work independently, manage time and prioritize.
• Must type at least 45 wpm.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Experience with ProLaw Case Management Software a plus.

Wicker Smith takes pride in providing our employees with an excellent work environment, competitive pay and benefits and endless possibility for growth for those who join our team and initiatives to provide the best service to our clients.

Wicker Smith is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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