Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Company: Robert Half
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 01738396Classification: Legal AssistantCompensation: $50000.00 to $60000.00 yearlyBoutique firm in West Palm Beach seeking a bankruptcy legal assistant to join the busy practice.Daily Responsibilities/Requirements: Bankruptcy Law

• Ability to take policies and procedures in place and make sure they are being followed
• Consumer bankruptcy
• Talking to clients
• Financial issues - need to get documents from them on a timely basis and move the case along
• Make sure you can follow deadlines
• Autonomous
• Answering phones
• Filing motions
• Handle case from beginning to endPersonality of Candidate/Team: Strong personality - thick skinned to deal with the clients in financial distress. Willing to learn & can take instruction.Keys:
• Computer literacy
• Common sense - can analyze things and don't make assumptions* Should be able to solve a problem (and suggest solutions whether right or wrong)
• Micromanage themselves - very organized
• Someone who can help him in the long-run and grow the business*
• Core values - reputation important, work is important, family is important, proud of what you do
• Will work closely with one other person - supervisory is good*Job Requirements:Years of experience: Aptitude rather than years on the job; ideally has the knowledge of the terms or what to expect.1+ years of experience. (The partner will train anything the candidate does not know). Immigration law previous experience is helpful too. The partner has procedures and standard forms - has training booklet for the candidate to use.Robert Half Legal matches legal professionals and consultants with remote or on-site jobs on a full-time, project and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide teams for complex projects, including litigation, eDiscovery, data privacy, and mergers and acquisitions. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs. When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes' inaugural list of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms. Questions? Call your local office at 1.. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit for more information. -- Robert Half Legal. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( ).

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