Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A national law firm seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for its Coral Gables, Florida office. The role focuses on general civil litigation defense, including tort law and first-party defense, with a hybrid schedule requiring four on-site days.

The candidate should have 3+ years in defense litigation, a Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA‑approved Paralegal Certificate, and strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, and witnesses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Aufgaben

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of general civil litigation defense.
• File legal documents with Florida Courts in accordance with local rules.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, and medical summaries.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage and track expenses.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
• Review and summarize case documentation.
• Provide litigation support, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Defense litigation experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant (1465262) Coral Gables, Florida

A national law firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their firm in their Coral Gables office, with a focus on general civil litigation defense, particularly in the area of tort law and defense of first party litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of general civil litigation defense.
• File legal documents with Florida Courts in accordance with local rules.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage and track expenses.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
• Review and summarize case documentation.
• Provide litigation support, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization, preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, 4 days on-site in our Coral Gables office.