Legal Practice Assistant

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Jacksonville, FL office for an experienced, full-time Legal Practice Assistant.  Secretarial/administrative experience in consumer bankruptcy is preferred, and state court experience is a plus.  This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities.  Burr & Forman enjoys a highly collaborative culture in a familiar environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.  Our clients have local, national, and international interests, and the work we do is interesting and important.  If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team at Burr & Forman.  We offer a competitive salary complimented by a full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, and generous paid time off.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Perform complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and legal processes


• Prepare, edit, and/or draft correspondence, reports, pleadings, and legal documents


• Learn and apply formatting requirements specific to various courts for pleadings


• File briefs, pleadings, and other filings in bankruptcy court and state/federal court


• Plan and schedule conferences, depositions, and/or meetings


• Maintain calendars including court deadlines and appearances


• Plan and prepare travel arrangements


• Enter billable time and edit time and pre-bills as needed


• Process expense reimbursements


• Answer incoming calls; prepare documents for shipment; and distribute mail


• Open and maintain client files, cases and organizational documents


• Respond to inquiries for information


• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• At least two years of experience as a bankruptcy or litigation legal secretary/assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department environment; experience in consumer bankruptcy is preferred and state court experience is a plus


• Knowledge of electronic filing procedures


• Proficient with Word 2016 and dictation equipment


• Ability to type 50 wpm


• Associate's degree or equivalent or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive, and a team player who takes ownership


• Balance competing priorities and work effectively under pressure


• Strong verbal and written communication skills

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

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