Last Updated May 4, 2008

SARASOTA:

LITIGATION PARALEGAL: Sarasota law firm seeking paralegal with civil litigation experience such as drafting, discovery, trial preparation, etc. Personal Injury experience preferred. Must be reliable and self-motivated. Inquiries confidential. Excellent benefits include health insurance and retirement matching. Please fax resume to Joshua Rosen, Esquire at (941) 378-3474 or email to joshrosenesq@comcast.net. For more information, please call Katy at (941) 928-3203.

LITIGATION PARALEGAL: For Sarasota law firm. Litigation experience required. Foreclosure experience preferred. Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work in fast-paced environment. Excellent benefits, including health insurance and 401(k). Please fax resume to Michael Bell, Esquire at (941) 955-0317 or email to michaelb@michaelbell.com.

LITIGATION PARALEGAL: Experienced commercial and construction litigator is seeking the assistance of a very experienced part-time independent contractor/paralegal who is familiar with drafting, discovery, trial preparation, and minor legal research. Inquiries confidential. Please respond via facsimile: (941) 953-9426, email: rpw@watrouslaw.com or Robert P. Watrous, Chartered, 2033 Wood Street, Suite 220, Sarasota, Florida 34237.

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT: Rapidly growing Sarasota company needs a bright, energetic Paralegal/Legal Assistant who will report to the Chief Legal Officer for its fast-paced legal department. Ideal candidates will possess the following skill sets and knowledge: Driven and self motivated with a strong desire for learning; extremely organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines; Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment. This candidate will be responsible for corporate transactional work including maintaining minute books, forming entities, drafting resolutions, coordination, collection & dissemination of Board materials. Candidate must be proficient in drafting corporate documents. Other responsibilities include maintaining corporate contract files, preparation and filing of documents with various Secretaries of State, and various other legal assistant administrative duties. Excellent phone, customer service, Microsoft Office products, and Internet skills are a must. Tax background a plus. Willingness to jump in where needed and grow with the team is essential! If qualified, please send your resume and cover letter to paralegal@cyberwize.com.

PROBATE PARALEGAL: Large, sophisticated law firm based in Sarasota is seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal. Paralegal certificate is required along with a minimum of three years of experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: (a) Prepares draft and final letters, memoranda, reports, trust and estate pleadings and other legal documents and exhibits; (b) Performs routine processing of trust & estate documents. Maintains client / matter files of documents and correspondence. Processes client-related invoices for payment; (c) Prepares federal and state tax returns under attorney supervision. Coordinates other tax matters under attorney supervision; (d) Operates computer and word processing equipment; (e) Types correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents; (f) Prepares New Client/File Information Form. Assists in conflict of interest checks and maintains all active client and general files. Conducts periodic review for possible closing of older files: prepares files to be closed; (g) Receives clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; maintains confidentially of attorney-client relationship; (h) Enters time into client billing system; (i) Maintains a working knowledge of Firm policies, practices, procedures, formats and terminology. Please email resume to Pam Ringquist at Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen.

PROBATE PARALEGAL: Small Sarasota law firm is seeking experienced estate planning and probate paralegal. Must be able to work independently and multi-task. Please email resumes to king@bouldinking.com.

COPORATE & TAX LEGAL SECRETARY: Full-time. Immediate opening for experienced and qualified individual. This position will assist an attorney whose practice concentrates primarily on Corporate, Tax, Estate Planning & Guardianships. It requires a high level of competency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, above average typing skills, and heavy transcribing. This position also tracks the department CLE needs and inputs attorney's time in Juris. It is a challenging position, occasionally assisting other attorneys. Multi-tasking ability, high accuracy, heavy document production skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure are required. Florida notary also required. Located on the corner of Ringling & Pineapple, on the tenth floor of the Northern Trust Bank building, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as secure and convenient parking in our garage. Interested parties may respond to Fergeson Skipper via email at info@fsskbt.com.

ESTATE PLANNING & TAX DEPARTMENT LEGAL SECRETARY: This position will assist several attorneys and paralegals with document preparation, witnessing, filing, periodic receptionist duties, time entries, and other general legal assistant responsibilities. In addition to proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, a positive and friendly customer service attitude is required. Estate Planning experience helpful but not mandatory. Immediate opening. Located on the corner of Ringling & Pineapple, on the tenth floor of the Northern Trust Bank building, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as secure and convenient parking in our garage. Interested parties may respond to Fergeson Skipper via email at info@fsskbt.com.

LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT: For Senior Partner at AV-rated small downtown Sarasota law firm. Practice includes real estate, probate, estate planning, business organizations, litigation, etc. Must be proficient in Word/WP, have excellent dictation skills, and good English and secretarial capabilities. Must be able to work independently and multi-task. Basic understanding of Quicken/Quickbooks helpful. 3-5 years Florida experience preferred. Immediately available. Compensation: $35-45,000 – commensurate with experience and ability. Please email resumes to bbcjrciii@aol.com or fax to (941) 951-1309.

LITIGATION SECRETARY: Part-time. Civil Litigation. Immediate opening. Choice of a permanent 25 hour weekly schedule. Transcription, litigation document preparation, maintaining pleading indexes, filing, and time input in Juris are the primary responsibilities. There is little, or no, phone work or client contact. Must be familiar with local litigation procedures, proficient in MS Word, reliable, a self starter, and able to work independently. Located on the corner of Ringling & Pineapple, on the tenth floor of the Northern Trust Bank building, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as secure and convenient parking in our garage. Interested parties may respond to Fergeson Skipper via email at info@fsskbt.com.

VENICE:

LEGAL ASSISTANT: Growing Venice, Florida law firm seeking executive assistant/legal assistant to Partner. Practice includes real estate, probate, estate planning, business organizations, litigation, etc. Must be proficient in Word/WP, have excellent dictation skills, and good English and secretarial capabilities. Must be able to work independently and multi-task. Basic understanding of Quicken/Quickbooks helpful. 3-5 years Florida experience preferred. Immediately available. Please email to: tom@bettertonlaw.com.