Legal Assistant

Carr Allison; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carr Allison is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Pensacola, FL office. The role supports attorneys with calendar management, scheduling, document preparation, and coordination of meetings, depositions, and mediations.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of legal experience, preferably in insurance defense, and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication, strong organization, and the ability to work independently while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience required.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Prepare legal documents and filings.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Assist in case analysis and meet deadlines.
• Electronically file in Federal and State Courts.
• Summarize medical and billing records and depositions.
• Manage cases from inception to completion.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Client interaction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carr Allison is a well-regarded civil litigation firm, boasting a team of over 150 attorneys across the Southeast. Our unique philosophy of "early identification - early resolution" has earned us decades of trust and respect from our clients. At Carr Allison, our success is fueled by the collective efforts of our team and we believe that an open-door policy is essential to our continued growth. We proudly champion teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as the cornerstones of our firm’s culture. Join a team where your growth is our priority and your work truly matters. We are currently hiring for a Legal Assistant for our Pensacola location.

• Managing attorney’s calendars.
• Scheduling.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Coordinating meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Assisting in case analysis meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Electronic filing of legal documents in both Federal and State Courts.
• Summarizing medical and billing records.
• Summarizing depositions and managing cases from inception to completion.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Be able to work independently, and have the ability to multi-task with time-sensitive work.
• Be proactive and highly professional with a positive attitude.
• The ability to work exceptionally well with clients and staff.
• Legal experience of 3+ years is required.
• Insurance defense experience is preferred.

Office Culture:

Strong, close-knit team with a supportive and easy-going environment. Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Be part of a firm that values your potential and empowers your success.