Legal Assistant

**Position Title:** Legal Assistant **Firm:** The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A. **Location:** Tallahassee, FL **Position Type:** Part Time/Full-Time **About The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A.** The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A. is a premier elder law practice dedicated to serving vulnerable adults, seniors, and their families. Our practice focuses on guardianship litigation and administration, probate, estate planning, special needs planning, and long-term care advocacy. We take pride in delivering exceptional legal representation paired with empathy and integrity. We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and self-directed **Legal Assistant** to join our team and support our ongoing commitment to client excellence. **Essential Traits & Qualifications** **Core Traits & Mindset** * **Detail-Oriented & Meticulous:** Possesses sharp attention to detail in formatting, grammar, deadline tracking, and file maintenance. * **Self-Directed & Proactive:** Driven to take ownership of tasks, anticipate firm needs, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work efficiently under minimal supervision. * **Hardworking & Reliable:** Maintains a strong work ethic, high accountability, and consistency in meeting goals and deadlines. * **Empathetic & Versatile Communicator:** Warm, pleasant, and patient demeanor with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with individuals of all capacities, including elderly clients, individuals with cognitive impairments, and family members in high-stress situations. * **Professional & Discreet:** Upholds absolute confidentiality, strict professional boundaries, and legal ethics. **Technical & Operational Skills** * **Instruction-Following & Accuracy:** Outstanding ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions accurately while maintaining quality control. * **Fast Learner:** Quick to adapt to new legal workflows, statutory requirements, and administrative procedures. * **Computer & Tech Proficiency:** Highly well-versed in computer systems, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel), PDF editing software, electronic court filing portals, and modern law practice management tools. * **Organizational Excellence:** Proven ability to manage multi-step workflows, maintain structured paper and digital files, and keep complex schedules running smoothly. **Workplace Environment & Culture** * **Collaborative & Supportive:** We foster a supportive, team-oriented office culture where thoroughness, mutual respect, and contributions are valued. * **Purpose-Driven Work:** Every team member plays a direct role in protecting vulnerable individuals and guiding families through complex legal processes. * **Modern Tools & Technology:** Equipped with modern practice management tools and streamlined workflows to support efficiency and minimize administrative friction. * **Mentorship & Professional Growth:** We invest in our team through hands-on training, legal technology exposure, and clear pathways for ongoing professional development. **Preferred Qualifications** * Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any concentration preferred or equivalent hands-on experience in customer service, client relations, administrative support, or professional settings where multi-tasking, active listening, and following complex processes are essential (prior legal experience is not required). * Basic exposure to cloud-based management software, electronic filing systems, or Florida court procedure is a plus. **Compensation & Benefits** * **Salary:** Commensurate with experience and qualifications. * **Paid Time Off (PTO):** Paid vacation, personal leave, and paid firm holidays. * **Retirement Plan:** 401(k) / retirement savings plan * **Healthcare & Wellness:** Health care benefits offered after 1 year anniversary for full-time employees. * **Professional Development:** Firm-sponsored training and continuing education support. **How to Apply** To apply, please submit your **resume** and a **cover letter** detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal fit for this role to **tazara@sketchleylaw.com**. Pay: From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Application Question(s): * This position requires submitting both a resume and a cover letter. Have you included both in your application? * Are you comfortable working in an environment that requires daily use of Microsoft 365, PDF editing tools, and practice management software? * How many years of experience do you have in customer service, legal support, or administrative roles? Work Location: In person