Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense
Company: Rossen Law Firm
Location: Miramar
Posted on: September 24, 2024
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Job Description:
This is not so much a "Job Posting" as it is an "Invitation for
a Career Challenge." Are you up for a challenge? If not, then there
is no need to read any further; this job is not for you. Still
reading? Great. The next level of your career awaits you.
Are you passionate about helping people? Are you a top-level
performer who wants to work with other high achievers? If you're
not afraid of working hard and being recognized for your
achievements, Rossen Law Firm is the place for you.
We are a Criminal Defense Law Firm located in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. --We help good people when bad things happen so they can
achieve their best future.
We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to
support our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a
vital role in managing day-to-day operations, assisting with case
preparation, and ensuring efficient workflow within the firm. This
position offers a unique opportunity to develop professionally in a
supportive, high-performing environment.
You will be part of a thriving dream team of dedicated, sharp,
funny, and talented individuals. You will be deeply involved in our
commitment to giving our clients the respect, understanding, and
compassion they deserve.
Challenge accepted?
Responsibilities:
--- Interacts with clients and other parties and builds
relationships with them by phone, email, and in person.
--- Maintain and update case management system, relationship
management systems, document management systems, and other
mission-critical systems.
--- Maintain calendars: schedule appointments, post tasks, and
deadlines, and ensure the Firm and team's calendars are accurately
maintained and organized in a logical and efficient manner.
--- Retrieves and delivers emails and voicemails and ensures that
copies of messages are documented in the Firm's files (paper,
electronic, or both).
--- Interacts with the courts and administrative agencies regarding
hearings, motions, and other appearances, becoming the courts'
primary point of contact with the firm for all administrative and
scheduling issues. Is also responsible for monitoring Court Zoom if
the attorney is not present.
--- Prepares and ensures the execution of engagement agreements,
receipt of signed agreements, Waivers of Prosecution, and sections
of Seals and Expungement cases.
--- Prepares and sends legal correspondence as directed by
attorneys; puts documents typed initially by attorneys into final
form, ready to be delivered to courts, clients, co-counsel, and
opposing counsel, including legal motions: Motion Modify Pre-Trial
Release, Motons for Early Termination of Probation.
--- Ensures that the attorney has all of the relevant materials
ready when the attorney has meetings or court appearances,
including trial prep and trial binders, mitigation, legal research,
and case law.
--- Enters time, billing data, and costs.
--- Sets up and manages new client and Firm files (including unique
post-strategy session tasks); closes files after the case is
closed.
--- Make copies, scan documents, mail subpoenas/discovery to
clients in custody, and provide in-house notary services.
--- The Legal Assistant carefully ensures tasks are completed by
the due date, legal documents are accurate, and client
communications are handled promptly.
Qualifications:
This person must have excellent time management skills in addition
to the following:
--- 1+ years of proven experience in legal support is required.
--- Experience in criminal law is preferred but not required.
--- Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft and
Google applications and Salesforce.
--- Strong customer service skills with a genuine desire to help
people in need. You must love criminal defense.
--- A strong-minded person who can handle coaching in a fast-paced
environment.
--- Ability to handle sensitive situations in a professional,
confidential, and courteous manner.
--- A curiosity to learn things quickly and always strive to be
better.
--- Spanish speaking is preferred.
--- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and
documentation.
--- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage
multiple priorities effectively.
--- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
--- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
fast-paced environment.
About Company:
At Rossen Law Firm, we're more than just a team of experienced
criminal defense lawyers. We're a family that cares deeply about
people, not just cases. Our firm has built its reputation on trust,
integrity, and relentless dedication to those we serve. We believe
in ensuring justice and treating each client with the personal
attention and compassion they deserve.
About Rossen Law Firm
With offices in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and throughout South
Florida, Rossen Law Firm is a high-end criminal/DUI defense firm.
With a team of litigating attorneys, Rossen's 1,000+ 5-star reviews
tell the stories of a criminal defense law firm that truly puts its
clients first. Rossen Law Firm is an equal-opportunity
employer.
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