Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A.

07/09/2024

Law Office Receptionist

$15.50 an hour to start

Established and busy South St. Augustine Law Firm that has an enthusiastic and outgoing work environment that has an immediate opening for a full-time receptionist. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities:
Welcoming clients, answering phones using a multi-line system, providing responses to client inquiries, answering basic questions over the phone for potential or existing clients to the law firm, scheduling appointments, creating client files, completing intakes, and other assigned tasks as needed. Must be able to type accurate messages for attorneys and other staff.

Requirements:
Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and excellent customer service skills are preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.

This position does not require previous law firm experience.

This position requires that you are eligible to become a notary.

Benefits include paid vacation and matching to simple IRA.
To be considered for this position, please send resume to [email protected] or FAX to 904-797-5507

07/26/2023

Law Office Receptionist

$15.50 an hour to start

Established and busy South St. Augustine Law Firm that has an enthusiastic and outgoing work environment that has an immediate opening for a full-time receptionist. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities:
Welcoming clients, answering phones using a multi-line system, providing responses to client inquiries, answering basic questions over the phone for potential or existing clients to the law firm, scheduling appointments, creating client files, completing intakes, and other assigned tasks as needed. Must be able to type accurate messages for attorneys and other staff.

Requirements:
Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and excellent customer service skills are preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.

This position does not require previous law firm experience.

This position requires that you are eligible to become a notary.

Benefits include paid vacation and matching to simple IRA.

To be considered for this position, please send resume to [email protected] or FAX to 904-797-5507

04/04/2023

Full-Time Family Law Receptionist (Saint Augustine)

US1 S near Wildwood Drive

$14.50 an hour to start.

Established and busy South St. Augustine Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full-time receptionist. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities:
Welcoming clients, answering phones using a multi-line system, providing responses to client inquiries, answering basic questions over the phone for potential or existing clients to the law firm, scheduling appointments, creating client files, completing intakes, and other assigned tasks as needed. Must be able to type accurate messages for attorneys and other staff.

Requirements:
We are only seeking reliable and punctual candidates for this position. Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and excellent customer service skills are required. Candidates must possess administrative experience and be detail oriented with the ability to multitask, a self-starter who excels at time management and a willingness to assist paralegals and attorneys. Experience with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.

This position does not require previous law firm experience.
This position requires that you are eligible to become a notary.
Pay is based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and matching to simple IRA.

To be considered for this position, please email me a resume to: [email protected], or FAX at 904-797-5507.

09/09/2022

Full-Time Family Law Receptionist (Saint Augustine)

US1 S near Wildwood Drive

$14.50 an hour to start.

Established and busy South St. Augustine Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full-time receptionist. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities:
Welcoming clients, answering phones using a multi-line system, providing responses to client inquiries, answering basic questions over the phone for potential or existing clients to the law firm, scheduling appointments, creating client files, completing intakes, and other assigned tasks as needed. Must be able to type accurate messages for attorneys and other staff.

Requirements:
We are only seeking reliable and punctual candidates for this position. Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and excellent customer service skills are required. Candidates must possess administrative experience and be detail oriented with the ability to multitask, a self-starter who excels at time management and a willingness to assist paralegals and attorneys. Experience with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.

This position does not require previous law firm experience.

This position requires that you are eligible to become a notary.
Pay is based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and matching to simple IRA.

To be considered for this position, please email me a resume and list at least two professional references to: [email protected]

12/10/2021

Full-Time Family Law Paralegal

Office of Michael Hines P.A. is a well-established busy small firm located in South St. Augustine, FL. Must have paralegal experience, do not apply unless you have experience. Demonstrated long term employment with previous employers is a big plus. Position is available now with the soon to be former paralegal training her replacement. The primary focus of our practice is Family Law, such as, divorce, paternity, modifications, contempt and child issues. Our secondary practice areas are criminal and probate. Our firm handles all kinds of Family Law matters and maintains a high case load.
This position requires applicant to be punctual, self-motivated, multi-task oriented, organized, and professional at all times, with excellent communication skills. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities include: assisting receptionist in answering multiple telephone lines, new client intake, filing all pleadings on the Florida e-filing portal, communicating with clients, following up with clients on outstanding matters, setting consultations, communications with the judicial assistants and court reporters; reviewing discovery documents provided by clients and opposing counsel; ability to learn and use programs such as Mycase, Dropbox, Prodoc, maintaining up-to-date case files on all cases; downloading, printing and scanning documents; and understanding and explaining the consultation fees and retainer fees to prospective clients. Have to be eligible to become a notary.

Must have experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel. QuickBooks experience is helpful.

Please submit resume with cover letter in PDF or Word by emailing to [email protected] or faxing at (904) 797-5507.

Compensation:
$32,000.00 - $40,000.00
Paid time off
We do not provide health insurance benefits
Expected start date: Immediately
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

01/31/2018

When you make the decision to get divorced, great things can happen to you.

At the Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A., we're here to help you get a new lease on life. Call us at (904) 794-7898.

Divorce is distressing, so it may seem odd to think about being thankful. However, representing parties in divorces for so many years, I have witnessed a...

01/29/2018

If you're getting divorced, splitting up property is something you'll have to deal with and it can be a challenge.

At the Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A., we're here to offer you advice on the best ways to approach these tasks. Call us for a free consultation at (904) 794-7898.

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01/26/2018

Attorney Michael P Hines Sr. is "honing the saw" at the 2018 Marital & Family Law Review Course today and tomorrow in Orlando. This class is hosted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - AAML - Florida Chapter and the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.

At the Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A. we strive to stay proficient with all facets of Family Law to best serve our clients.

01/26/2018

Are you contemplating marriage, but concerned because you have large existing assets? A prenuptial agreement may be the way to go. The Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A. serves clients in St. Augustine, Palatka, and Palm Coast.

Divorce attorneys share advice for approaching a subject guaranteed to cause tension.

01/23/2018

Attorney Michael Hines (2nd from left) was one of 70 founding members of the new St. Augustine chapter of the American Inns of Court, an association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals from all levels and backgrounds who share a passion for professional excellence.

Attorney Hines will serve as the founding board treasurer. The next meeting will be at Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club on March 13th at 5:30.

More than 70 founding members of the St. Augustine American Inn of Court attended the organization’s inaugural meeting Jan. 9 at the Royal St. Augustine Golf Clubhouse.

01/23/2018

Only you can decide when it's time to "say when." When you're ready, the Law Office of Michael Hines, P.A. is here for you. Call us at (904) 794-7898.

For those times when nothing big and horrible happened—but nothing is feeling right either