Legal Assistant - Florida

Overview

A legal assistant position is available to support attorneys on a Florida Bodily Injury staff counsel team. This is a remote role requiring experience in Florida civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and calendars for assigned attorneys.
• Compose correspondence, pleadings, and various legal forms.
• Coordinate timing and locations for multi-party appearances including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), meetings, and site inspections.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and handle client inquiries.
• Receive and process incoming mail.
• Contact clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as directed by attorneys.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines, keeping up-to-date.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reach overhead and below knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance.
• Listen and interpret auditory information at normal speaking levels.
• Visually verify and read information, locate materials and resources.
• Operate a computer and office equipment for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• United States - Florida (Remote)

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• Employment consideration includes qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment is prohibited for individuals convicted of criminal felonies involving dishonesty or breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Compliance with Massachusetts law prohibiting lie detector tests as a condition of employment.
• Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or other protected categories.