Lead Legal Assistant - 3rd Party Defense Jobot
Coral Gables, FL5 days ago
- $75,000–$80,000 Per Year
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Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Case Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Document Managementunmatched
- File Maintenanceunmatched
- Insuranceunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Legal Support Skillsunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to three (3) attorneys in a fast-paced insurance defense practice. The ideal candidate is a hardworking team player who excels at managing tight deadlines and maintaining flawless file organization.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to three (3) attorneys in a fast-paced insurance defense practice. The ideal candidate is a hardworking team player who excels at managing tight deadlines and maintaining flawless file organization.
Responsibilities
- Case & Document Management: Prepare case-specific documents, including subpoenas; request and follow up on medical records; manage and organize case files.
- Scheduling & Docketing: Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
- Deadline Tracking: Calculate, enter, and track strict legal deadlines to ensure attorneys are consistently prepared and on top of their schedules.
- Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, judicial assistants, and opposing counsel.
- Administrative Support: Provide general office and administrative support as needed.
- Experience: Proven experience as a Legal Assistant (Insurance Defense experience strongly preferred).
- Software: Proficiency with PerfectLaw (or similar case management software) and Microsoft Office.
- Skills: Strong familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system. Excellent verbal/written communication and multitasking skills.
- Traits: Highly organized, exceptional attention to detail, and able to work well under pressure.
- Time Off: 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays.
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
- Health & Wellness: Company pays 60% of health insurance. Dental and vision plans are available at the employee's expense.
- Perks: Paid parking.
- Growth: Annual discretionary salary and bonus reviews.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Coral Gables, FL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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