LEGAL ASSISTANT

Areas of Practice: Civil Rights and Immigration

Location:  Sunrise

Skills and Education Requirements

To successfully perform the required duties as a Legal Assistant, it is imperative that you have certain skills and personal abilities. The most important skills are strong organizational abilities with an eye for detail and effective time management to meet important deadlines. Effective communication skills with superiors, subordinates and, most importantly, with clients are essential. Other required skills are the ability to grasp new concepts for quick learning, good comprehension and writing abilities, and proficiency while using computers and other necessary equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and work-related software.

The minimum educational qualification for this position is a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience or formal training.

Minimum of a one-year commitment.

Fluency in a second language is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities 

The legal assistant’s job includes providing assistance to the attorneys. The main responsibilities of this position are as follows: research case law, investigate facts related to the current case, and prepare legal forms. A legal assistant cannot provide legal advice to clients unless he/she has been licensed to practice law. A legal assistant must review case records, gather necessary data, and update each case’s progress. Depending on the study and analysis of the cases, he/she gives oral presentations and prepares case reports. 

Duties

• Schedule appointments, receive and make telephone calls, draft and type office memos, obtain detailed fact summaries of cases, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Assist attorneys in devising, proofreading, and executing legal documents.
• Keep records of case files and other important documents up to date.
• Aid attorneys by collecting and organizing client information such as their employment status and records.
• Take notes in important meetings such as legal hearings, client meetings, client interviews, and maintain relevant records.
• Take care of client documentation by filling out required forms.
• Other duties include maintaining necessary correspondence with clients by keeping them informed about the latest developments regarding the case and sending necessary documents via e-mail, fax, or post to the appropriate person; communicate information regarding the case to the relevant subordinates, colleagues, and superiors.
• Compile, verify, and categorize data.
• Prepare and update case list on a weekly basis.
• Monitor and calendar case deadlines.
• Analyze available data and suggest best solutions to solve a problem or case.

To apply, send your resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter to Thania Diaz Clevenger, Civil Rights Director, CAIR-Florida, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Position will remain open until filled by a qualified candidate.