Fast-growing Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy law firm is hiring a Paralegal (hybrid position - a combination of in-office/remote)

We help individuals and business owners remove the financial monkey from their backs and open the door to a brighter future. Our law firm is growing rapidly, and we are looking to hire a full-time Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience (bankruptcy experience is not required, but is preferred).

Please read all the way through, and follow the instructions for applying. Do not apply through this posting service – we will only see resumes sent via e-mail, as instructed at the end of the posting.

Overview
Paralegals perform substantive billable legal work under the direction of one or more attorneys in the office. A Paralegal’s goal is to relieve the attorneys of a portion of the tasks involved in the practice of law. Paralegals are prohibited from practicing law in Florida. All work done by Paralegals must be in support of, and under the direct supervision of, an attorney. In dealing with clients, Paralegals must be careful not to inadvertently slip into the unlawful practice of law. This would include answering client questions about what will happen in their case, making predictions regarding the outcome of their case, or recommending that a client take a certain course of action during their case.

A Paralegal should have completed a course of study offered by a college or university, especially for Paralegals, and should possess a certification as a trained paralegal. Prior experience (5 years in a law firm) is a requirement.

We are looking for an “A+” player with the organizational talent to help us expand our entrepreneurial business. The person we hire will bring a high level of energy, positivity, and a can-do attitude to work every day.

If you are looking for a job that has a wide range of responsibilities, and you want to come to work knowing that your day won’t look the same every day, then this might be the place for you.

The Paralegal position is full-time, so you MUST be able to work in the office/remotely 40 hours per week. Some of the benefits include health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, retirement, and PTO.

Please do not apply if:

• Your middle name is DRAMA
• Your professional life takes a backseat to your personal life (we are all about balance!)
• You were distracted by the buzz of your cellphone while you were reading this ad
• You can’t set priorities and follow instructions
• You don’t have a sense of humor
• You think answering the phone or returning calls is an “interruption”
• You think making coffee is beneath you
• You can’t find the compassion and empathy to want to be helpful to our clients and attorneys

Do you think you have what it takes to be our next professional?

To apply and ensure you make a great first impression, please send an email to LSSparalegal2022@gmail.com with your name spelled backwards in the subject line. Include:

• Your resume, including your work history (most recent first), with all-time gaps explained
• References (they will be contacted later in the process)
• Answer these questions in the body of your email: “What are the 3 most important qualities needed for a paralegal, and why?, "What comes easily to you that doesn’t come easily to other people?” and “What distinguishes you from everyone else who will apply for this position?”
• As a closing sentence, please write “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.”

If you don’t follow these directions, we will not consider your application because following directions and attention to detail are important for this position.

We will contact you within 10 days if you qualify for the second round of consideration.

We look forward to hearing more about you.

If you are looking for a job that has a wide range of responsibilities, and you want to come to work knowing that your day won’t look the same every day, then this might be the place for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Interacting with clients and building relationships with them by phone, e-mail, and in-person
• Communicating with clients to provide updates and gather information
• Drafting documents and preparing documents by customizing standard forms
• Drafting letters and simple court documents
• Filling out legal forms
• Helping attorneys prepare cases for depositions and hearings
• Organizing files
• Preparing and organizing discovery and responses to discovery demands
• Researching laws and judicial decisions about current and past cases
• Scheduling appointments (controlling access to the attorneys)
• Returning calls
• Becoming the courts’ primary point of contact with the firm for all administrative and scheduling issues
• Assuring that the owners’ workdays are organized in a logical and efficient manner
• Managing the owners’ mail
• Organizing events and conferences
• Reminding the owners of important tasks and deadlines
• Typing, compiling, preparing, and editing reports, presentations, correspondence, and legal documents
• Word processing
• Document management
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
• Copying and scanning
• Electronic filing of court documents
• Back-up for Executive Assistant
• Coordinating the everyday agenda, e-mail, clients list, and more to assure a positive approach with clients regarding their legal situation

Skills required:

• Friendly and professional
• Understanding and empathetic
• Able to prioritize your time
• Able to follow instructions
• Dependable
• Independent judgment and initiative
• Able to manage multiple assignments
• Able to adapt to changing conditions
• Be a results-driven achiever
• Creative, innovative, organized, and efficient
• Flexible
• Detail-oriented
• Able to complete tasks timely
• Able to learn and switch gears quickly
• Knowing when to ask for help
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Self-directed, self-motivated, proactive, and can hit the ground running
• Superb communication skills – both written and verbal
• Exceptional listener
• Have stamina, drive, and perseverance to handle pressure well
• Team player
• Willing to pitch in whenever and wherever necessary

Skills and experience are required and valued, but attitude, character, personality, and integrity are also important. The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, an ability to relate with people in crisis, and a good sense of humor. High-maintenance, humorless, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and should not apply.

We help individuals and business owners remove the financial monkey from their backs and open the door to a brighter future.

We are looking for an “A+” player with the organizational talent to help us expand our entrepreneurial business. The person we hire will bring a high level of energy, positivity, and a can-do attitude to work every day.

If you are looking for a job that has a wide range of responsibilities, and you want to come to work knowing that your day won’t look the same every day, then this might be the place for you.

This is an opportunity to grow with our firm. For the right person, this is a career opportunity – not just a job. Your contributions will be recognized, appreciated, and rewarded. If you are motivated by overcoming challenges, and personal, professional, and financial growth, then this could be the right place for you.