Legal Assistant (303/o)

Denovo Review; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health and life insurance

20 days of PTO + paid holidays

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A well-established litigation firm in West Palm Beach is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant litigation experience and be skilled in communication and organization. This on-site position offers a dynamic legal environment with benefits including health and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and 20 days of PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience required in a legal assistant role.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology.
• Proficiency in electronic filing for state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to attorneys and paralegals in litigation.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and manage case files.
• Compile and prepare case documents and maintain electronic files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Legal terminology understanding

Education

2 years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant to join their fast-paced office. This role requires at least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has strong organizational skills, and excels in communication. Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to attorneys and paralegals in general liability litigation.
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling, coordinating meetings, managing case files, and answering calls.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other legal proceedings.
• Compile, organize, and prepare case documents, binders, and records.
• Maintain and update electronic case files with relevant information.
• Calendar deadlines and important case events to ensure timely filings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology.
• Proficiency in electronic filing for state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Knowledge of litigation processes and court procedures, including Florida E-Filing (ECF).
• Experience with trial preparation and document organization.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and excellent typing ability.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work independently.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days of PTO + paid holidays
• Health and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance

This is an on-site position with an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment. If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

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