Job Description
A dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm seeks a highly motivated and passionate Legal Assistant to join their First Party Property Damage team.
Position Summary: The Legal Assistant is an essential contact point between the Firm and any subsequent attorneys or insurance companies. Primarily, Legal Assistants work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed. In addition, they conduct fact-finding projects and are responsible for maintaining all case files.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties.
Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
E-file legal documents in Florida’s E-Portal System.
Maintain attorney’s calendar.
Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
Communicate with clients.
Set up Court calls or Zoom for hearings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
**EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: **
Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
2+ years of legal assistant experience.
First-party property or general litigation experience.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Experience with case management software.
Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.
Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Firm Benefits: The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):
Competitive Wage
Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Annual Performance Reviews
EOE