Legal Assistant

VP LAW PLLC

Legal Assistant

DAVIE, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation

    We are a personal injury law firm seeking an experienced, highly organized, and bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling Florida personal injury litigation and must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

    Responsibilities

    Draft pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents

    Prepare and respond to discovery, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admissions

    Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, CMEs, and other litigation matters

    Calendar and monitor court, discovery, and litigation deadlines

    File pleadings and documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

    Communicate with clients in English and Spanish

    Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, medical providers, experts, and court personnel

    Request and organize medical records, bills, and case documentation

    Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure cases are progressing appropriately

    Assist attorneys with mediation and trial preparation

    Follow up on outstanding discovery, records, subpoenas, and other litigation matters

    Required Qualifications

    Must be fluent in English and Spanish – required

    Prior personal injury litigation experience

    Knowledge of Florida civil litigation procedures

    Experience with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal

    Experience preparing and responding to discovery