Legal Assistant
$20,000–$28,000 year
On-site · West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Full-time Legal Assistant in West Palm Beach, FL supporting Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in Foreclosure and Bankruptcy. Responsibilities include legal file reviews and document validations; file management to ensure court deadlines are met; drafting of legal documents; client interaction and communication; legal research on matters such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations; calculating fees; and assisting Attorneys. Ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma and MS Office skills, with administrative experience and strong data-entry, proofreading, editing, communication, and organizational abilities. Must work in a fast-paced environment, be able to work independently, and adapt to change. Background check, drug test, and credit check are a hire requirement. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package; scheduled office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with selectable start times.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Microsoft Office skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Previous administrative experience (preferably in a similar environment)
- Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines
- Strong word processing and proofreading skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to adapt to change
- Background, drug test, and credit check required for hire
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