RESPONSIBILITES:
- Utilizes appropriate software to timely prepare correspondence, reports, briefs, motions, pleadings, deposition summaries and other documents required by the attorney.
- Creates/edits court documents consistent with Florida state court requirements.
- Keeps attorney calendar current based on court notifications and depositions.
- Schedules depositions and hearings with needed parties.
- Assist attorneys as needed in preparation for trial or discovery.
- Provides extensive scheduling and calendar activity.
- Reviews mail and document production.
- Prepares correspondence and maintains our electronic legal files.
- Offers professional diplomacy during each interaction with clients, opposing counsel, home office staff, claim partners and court employees.
- Assist in overall support of the office as needed which could include: scanning, case matching, mail handling, photocopying, limited filing, CD duplication, PDF compilation, file conversion and etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law office or corporate law department
- Florida Tort and Subrogation experience is required. Insurance defense background, especially Auto, Personal Injury and General Liability experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills.
- Trial support experience.