Fletcher & Fletcher | Trial Lawyers · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant Paralegal
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hrFletcher & Fletcher | Trial Lawyers is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join their legal team. The role involves supporting attorneys in criminal law and personal injury law through legal research, document review, and case management within a professional environment.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Jenna Fletcher
Responsibilities
Assist with document review, drafting legal documents, contracts, and pleadings with precision and attention to detail
Manage case files using document management systems such as Clio; ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date
Support attorneys with project management tasks related to litigation, and other practice areas
Perform administrative functions including data entry, filing, and maintaining organized case files
Prepare and proofread legal documents for accuracy
Conduct client interviews and coordinate communication between clients and attorneys
Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case development
Assist in the preparation for court proceedings or client meetings by organizing relevant materials
Support administrative tasks such as phone etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence efficiently
Ensure all court appearances are calendared
Assist attorneys with marketing and firm growth projects
Qualification
Required
Proven paralegal experience/legal assistant experience with a strong background in personal injury and criminal defense preferred but not required
Proficiency with legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis
Experience with legal case management software like Clio is highly desirable
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence
Attention to detail in proofreading and document review processes
Effective communication skills with professional phone etiquette
Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment
Preferred
Legal administrative experience including clerical tasks such as filing and managing attorney calendars is preferred
Benefits
Free parking
Paid time off
Company
Fletcher & Fletcher | Trial Lawyers
When you’re accused of a crime, you deserve lawyers who will support you—not judge you.
Founded in 2018
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase