Insurance Defense Legal Assistant Large Tampa Law Firm is looking for a talented Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to support our fast-paced construction liability insurance defense practice. (1st or 3rd party coverage background required) If you thrive in a high-volume environment and are eager to work closely with a driven partner, this is the role for you!
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a direct hire position with a salary between $60,000 - $68,000 with a great working environment/culture with an excellent comprehensive benefits package with a firm in Tampa FL
Job Requirements Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc.
Scan and save all documents and mail into the Firm's Document Management System
Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
Open new files - run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file
Transcribe dictation for attorneys (If Applicable)
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
Set up conference room(s) for client meetings
Great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.
Key Skills / Words:
(at least 6) Legal Paralegal Secretary Law Firm Insurance Defense Property Construction subrogation
Bachelor's Degree Requirement No