Legal Assistant in Sarasota, Florida

Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant in Sarasota, Florida. This role is in the legal industry and will involve a variety of tasks including document drafting, e-filing, and customer relations. The successful candidate will be a vital part of our team, providing important support in commercial litigation cases and general office duties.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail

• Handling e-filing and e-Filing systems to ensure all case documents are organized and easily accessible

• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments to ensure smooth workflow within the team

• Handling incoming calls, providing information as needed, and directing calls appropriately

• Assisting with commercial litigation cases, including research and documentation

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, ensuring high standards of communication

• Ensuring adherence to all legal standards and regulations

• Providing administrative support as needed, such as answering phones and managing office supplies. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role

• Proficient in Calendar Management, ensuring all appointments and deadlines are met

• Strong skills in Client Relations, able to maintain and nurture client relationships

• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience in Commercial Litigation, able to assist in the preparation of case files

• Proficient in the use of e-File and e-Filing systems for court documents

• Ability to Draft Legal Documents, ensuring all details are accurate and comprehensive

• Experience in Drafting Documents, able to create various types of professional documents

• Must be able to work in a team and adapt to changing workload and circumstances

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Must have strong problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative

• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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