Legal Assistant

Job title:

Legal Assistant

Company

KEW Legal

Job description

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!Responsibilities:

• Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
• Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
• Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Providing outstanding customer service and prompt communication to clients and referral sources.
• Updating in case management the clients’ projects with any relevant matter events, deadlines, and reminders.
• Filing new entities, amending articles, converting entities, and other entity work in the Division of Corporations for the State of Florida and Delaware, with little to no supervision.
• Requesting EINs online and on paper with little to no supervision.
• Drafting the bases for corporate documents, such as operating agreements, resolutions, consents, addendums to agreements, and others, for attorney review.
• Drafting demand letters and cease and desist letters for attorney review.
• Completion of applications for governmental agencies, such as liquor licenses, trademark applications, nonprofits, etc., for attorney review.
• Drafting of contract term sheets for agreements entered into by clients.
• Drafting bases for Letters of Intent and Memorandums of Understanding.
• Flawless coordination of full execution of documents by all parties.

Qualifications:

• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM

About Company:
KEW Legal is a law firm servicing entrepreneurs and investors as their legal and consulting department. The firm is composed of sophisticated and highly educated professionals who pride themselves in finding creative solutions as a result of years of experience assisting hundreds of businesses and individuals in a wide range of complex matters. KEW Legal offers white glove customer service to its clients, access to its expansive network of service providers and vendors, and makes connections between clients to help them find opportunities. Our team is composed of the highest level of trust-worthy individuals, who will make sure that clients feel like our family. Learn more at www.kewlegal.com

Expected salary

Location

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:13:19 GMT

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