Legal Assistant

Overview

A litigation-focused legal assistant role is available with a high-performing civil litigation and insurance defense team.

This is a full-time position with flexible work options.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Docket deadlines
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements
• Format pleadings and correspondence
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls
• Support trial preparation
• File and e-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal court filings in Florida
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $30–38/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700–1,700)
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement: $60
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay

Work Schedule

• 37.5-hour standard workweek

Additional Benefits / Programs

• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Notes

• No recruiters/agencies