Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense

Sioli Alexander Pino; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A high-volume insurance defense law firm in Miami is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals. The role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, and scheduling appointments. Candidates should have prior law firm experience or strong organizational skills. We offer competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of law firm experience in litigation support or administrative role preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Maintain case files and organize documents.
• Schedule depositions and track deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and court staff.
• Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, and vendors.
• Support billing processes and time entry as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Job Description:

Our fast-paced, high-volume insurance defense law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals in handling a busy litigation caseload. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Prior experience in insurance defense is helpful, but we are willing to train a motivated candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, legal documents, and pleadings.
• File legal documents electronically and in person with state and federal courts.
• Maintain case files and organize both physical and electronic documents.
• Schedule depositions, meetings, and court appearances.
• Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, and vendors.
• Support billing processes and time entry as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation and general administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm experience preferred (1+ years in litigation support or administrative role).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting attorneys in personal injury, workers' comp, or insurance defense.
• E-filing experience with local, state, and federal courts.
• Bilingual a plus.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and training opportunities.

A collaborative and supportive team environment with room to grow.