Paralegal Manager jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

PARALEGAL | LITIGATION

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is seeking a full-time Paralegal with experience in the areas of Community Association Law including Condominium, HOA, and Cooperatives, along with real estate litigation and business litigation experience. Candidates must have three (3) years of demonstrated experience as a Litigation paralegal handling all aspects of litigation files.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Required:

The paralegal is responsible for handling a heavy caseload and working closely with HOA/Condo/Co-op Board members and homeowners. The paralegal will need to be comfortable with managing complaints, referrals, preparing notices, liens, release of liens, foreclosure notices, collections, preparing final demand letters, preparing notices of unpaid assessments and other charges, preparing payment plan default letters, preparing new referrals for the collection process, preparing the file for lawsuit, etc. This is a very demanding position that is document-intensive, and deadline driven.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information in transactional documents, such as contracts, corporate documents, and real estate documents.
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Problem-solving, analytical, and research skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
• Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with an aptitude for learning other systems/programs
• Familiarity with using an electronic document management system. Experience in Filesite/ iManage is a plus
• Ability to file/record documents in official records
• Advanced Adobe Professional and Adobe Acrobat

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution
• Paralegal Degree/Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of trusts and estates experience
• Availability for overtime as needed

Office Location: St. Petersburg, FL

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except when an accommodation or exemption is required by federal or state law.

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