Legal Assistant

Overview

This position supports the organization’s growing defense litigation practice group. The ideal candidate brings a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.

Location

Florida (must be located in Florida).

Responsibilities

• Client billing and sending invoices
• Making copies
• Serving as a point of contact for vendors and the Clerk of Court
• Drafting simple legal documents, such as discovery requests, notices, and subpoenas
• Filing and organizing documents, including pleadings and case materials
• Scheduling and managing calendars, including appointments, meetings, and court dates
• Communicating by answering phones, responding to emails, and coordinating with clients and other parties
• Gathering documents for cases and filings
• Preparing documents for proceedings, such as trials and hearings
• Coordinating with other professionals, such as expert witnesses and court reporters
• Assisting with trial preparation, including transporting exhibits and setting up equipment

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in general liability or other civil defense litigation practice areas; previous insurance defense litigation is a huge plus
• Experience with calendaring and docketing
• Experience interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
• Experience drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
• Computer skills, including basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software (Microsoft products preferred)
• Ability to type and operate office equipment
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy, proofreading, and editing skills for legal documents
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to take on additional tasks as requested by attorneys

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor degree (plus)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Experience with Clio (a plus)

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance (provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple plans to choose from based on your needs; partially paid for by the organization for the employee)
  • All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Recruiting Policy

Resumes and inquiries from outside recruiters or agencies are not currently being accepted.