Case Assistant - Miami

Lacava & Jacobson PA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hybrid schedule after 90 days

Job summary

La Cava Jacobson, P.A. in Miami is seeking a Full-time Case Assistant with a heavy focus on subpoenas and records retrieval to support attorneys and paralegals.

The role involves coordinating with outside subpoena vendors, uploading case data, and maintaining logs of record requests. A hybrid schedule is considered after 90 days, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Be consistently at work and on time
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Respond promptly to attorney and legal assistant requests for service and assistance

Responsibilities

• Interface with outside records subpoena vendor to manage process for preparing necessary documents to obtain records from non-parties.
• Uploading data and relevant case information to outside vendor, which will facilitate preparation and issuance of necessary documents and pleadings.
• Maintain internal charts/logs of record requests and receipt.
• Assist paralegals with creation of necessary pleadings to subpoena records.

Skills

Attendance & Punctuality

Communication

Customer Service

Dependability

Professionalism

Team Work

Technical Skills

Job description

La Cava Jacobson, P.A., an AV Preeminent rated Florida Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With over 35 attorneys across 6 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida.

The Miami office of La Cava Jacobson, P.A. is currently seeking a Full-time Case Assistant with a heavy focus on managing the subpoena and records retrieval process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interface with outside records subpoena vendor to manage process for preparing necessary documents to obtain records from non-parties.
• Uploading data and relevant case information to outside vendor, which will facilitate preparation and issuance of necessary documents and pleadings.
• Maintain internal charts/logs of record requests and receipt.
• Assist paralegals with creation of necessary pleadings to subpoena records.
• This list of primary responsibilities is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position.

Skills & Abilities

• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and legal assistant requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one year of law firm experience managing subpoenas.
• Familiarity with Florida Court's E-portal system.
• Knowledge of subpoena procedures.

La Cava Jacobson, P.A. offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, short-term disability. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance for dependents. Hybrid schedule considered after 90 days of successful employment. Our firm is committed to our employees and we host monthly employee appreciation events.