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Moorhead Law Group is searching for a Legal Assistant to join our growing team in Pensacola, FL. Our firm focuses primarily on matters related to real estate law, community association law, business law, and estate planning/probate. If you have a service-oriented mindset and enjoy learning something new every day, you may be perfect for our team. You will also be driven to produce the highest quality work to promote the firm’s reputation and to make an impact on our community.

You will like this job if:

• You smile when you answer the phone and when you represent the firm in person.
• You possess a high degree of attention to detail.
• You are great with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet.
• You are a problem solver, self-starter, and an excellent communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
• You are an awesome multi-tasker and can change gears quickly.
• You are a team player, always willing to support team members when and where needed.
• You have a desire to join a company where you can grow professionally.

Job Description:

• Efficiently answer a multi-line telephone and greet clients and visitors in a friendly, energetic, and professional manner;
• Occasional scheduling of meetings, conference calls, and deadlines;
• Perform clerical duties which may include typing, record keeping, filing, scanning, and photocopying;
• Assist in fielding inquiries for legal services via phone and email;
• Maintain physical and electronic files in a highly organized manner;
• Provide support to partners, attorneys, and paralegals as requested;
• Drafting and revising letters and documents as needed;
• Monitor multiple calendars, and tasks, and prioritize effectively;
• Perform related work as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in a legal setting preferred;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Tech-savvy with the ability to perform a variety of computer-based tasks including, but not limited to, opening client files, creating legal pleadings files, maintaining calendars, and tracking deadlines;
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook (Word and Excel), Adobe Pro case management software;
• Ability to manage time independently, multitask effectively, prioritize, and meet deadlines;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent data entry skills;
• Enthusiasm and positive attitude; and
• Excited about the ability to work as a team.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Long-term and short-term disability;
• 401k;
• Competitive salary;
• Friendly and team-oriented office environment; and
• Potential for advancement.

Please email a cover letter, resume with salary history and requirements, and professional references to careers@moorheadlaw.com.