Legal Assistant Role

Iscoe Law Firm; West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami (FL, FL, FL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) plan

Résumé du poste

Iscoe Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our South Florida Office, encompassing West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. You will support our legal team by managing case files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating communications with clients and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include managing the Attorney’s calendar, sending discovery, preparing documents for signatures, and assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree / paralegal cert / bachelor’s preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• 2 years admin experience, preferably in law.
• Experience in injury practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and communication; proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and litigation documents.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle deadlines.
• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm.

Responsabilités

• Managing assigned Attorney’s calendar.
• Ordering records and bills.
• Sending out discovery to clients.
• Sending documents to clients for signature.
• Copying and sending out mail and faxes.
• Updating pleadings.
• Creating miscellaneous letters as needed.
• Paying invoices.
• Assisting with trial preparations as needed.
• Assisting the Litigation Paralegal with various tasks.

Connaissances

Multitasking

Prioritization

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Calendar management

Formation

High school diploma

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Description du poste

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our South Florida Office, encompassing West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal team by managing case files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating communications with clients and opposing counsel

Responsibilities

• Managing assigned Attorney’s calendar
• Ordering records and bills
• Sending out discovery to clients
• Sending documents to clients for signature
• Copying and sending out mail and faxes
• Updating pleadings
• Creating miscellaneous letters as needed
• Paying invoices
• Helping with trial preparations if needed (copying, preparing exhibits, etc;)
• Assisting the Litigation Paralegal with various tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
• 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Great written and communication skills, be proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

Insurance Programs:

• Health and Life Insurance: Full-time employees become eligible for coverage in a group life and health insurance program after ninety (90) days of employment at a minimal cost
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance: Full-time employees are eligible for coverage under a group disability insurance program after ninety (90) days of employment
• After ninety (90) days of full-time employment, employees are eligible for coverage under a group dental insurance program

Supplemental Insurance:

• Full-time employees are eligible to purchase supplement additional insurance cover, (ex: short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, intensive care, universal life, and term life insurance) through payroll deductions

Qualified 401(k) Plan:

• American Funds: Iscoe Law Firm has a qualified 401(k) Plan through American Funds. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the plan after six (6) months of employment