Staff Opportunities
Litigation Legal Assistant
Job description
Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson, a full-service AV-Rated law firm has immediate need in our Orlando office for a litigation legal assistant with 2-3 years’ experience. This is required. No candidates will be screened that do not meet this specific criteria. The successful candidate will have experience with MS Office (specifically in formatting), strong communication skills and a professional demeanor. Must have excellent attention to detail, be a team player and have strong ability to multi-task and work with 2 or more attorneys and paralegals. Position requires a pro-active individual, willing to anticipate the needs of attorneys and know how to prioritize and work independently. The successful candidate will be compassionate have excellent listening skills, be comfortable dealing with clients and high stress situations. Job duties will include, but not be limited to, calendaring appointments, fielding phone calls, drafting correspondence and documents, entering attorney’s weekly time records into record keeping software, linking documents and emails to universal case management system.
Guided and directed by Core Values outlined from the beginning by its three founders, the firm strives to continually seek EXCELLENCE | RELATIONSHIPS | COMMUNICATIONS | TEAMWORK | BALANCE.
Job offer is contingent on candidate passing a background check. This full-time position offers benefit options, including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, pet insurance and several supplemental policies (cancer, accident, hospital, critical care), paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, wellness plan, and free garage parking. No phone calls or walk-ins will be accepted.
Please send resumes to Maureen McArdle, Human Resources Manager, mmcardle@shuffieldlowman.com.
Estate Planning Legal Assistant
Job description
Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson, a full-service AV-Rated law firm has an immediate need in our Lake Nona office for an Estate Planning legal assistant. The successful candidate will have 2 years of estate planning experience, advanced level experience with MS Office (specifically in formatting), strong communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Must have excellent attention to detail, be a team player and have a strong ability to multi-task. The position requires a pro-active individual, willing to anticipate the needs of several attorneys and knows how to prioritize. Job duties will include, but not be limited to, calendaring appointments, fielding phone calls, drafting correspondence and documents, entering attorney’s weekly time records into record-keeping software, linking documents and emails to a universal case management system.
Guided and directed by Core Values outlined from the beginning by its three founders, the firm strives to continually seek EXCELLENCE | RELATIONSHIPS | COMMUNICATIONS | TEAMWORK BALANCE.
Job offer is contingent on the candidate passing a state background check. This full-time position offers benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, short term, long term, and life insurances, paid time off, a 401(k)-retirement plan, a wellness plan, and free garage parking. No phone calls or walk-ins will be accepted.
Contact Maureen McArdle, Human Resources Manager
Legal Runner
Role Description
Full-service business, AV-Rated law firm has immediate need in our Orlando office for a full-time runner. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door in the legal field. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: delivering and picking up packages from multiple locations on a daily basis using personal automobile (mileage will be reimbursed); back-up receptionist-daily; delivering documents, mail and packages internally; operating office equipment (copy, fax and postage machines); carrying file boxes to and from storage area (involves climbing stairs); light housekeeping (involves cleaning kitchen, conference rooms and copy room, making coffee, etc.); additional office and filing support as needed.
Requirements: Clean driving record, reliable transportation, valid Florida driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance; ability to carry file boxes while climbing stairs; must be detail oriented, organized and have a professional appearance; must know Microsoft Office products; must conduct themselves in a professional manner, in both dress and demeanor. Prefer candidates with at least one year office experience with reception duties.
Guided and directed by Core Values, the firm continually strives for: EXCELLENCE, RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS, TEAMWORK, BALANCE
Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a background check and motor vehicle record check. This is a full time, benefited position. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability coverage paid 100% by the company. Employees may add upgraded medical, upgraded dental, additional life insurance, short term disability, accident, cancer, critical care, pet and hospital coverage. No phone calls or walk ins, please.
Contact Maureen McArdle, Human Resources Manager – mmcardle@shuffieldlowman.com