Legal Assistant

PENA GARCIA & DIZ PLLC
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job 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


  • 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.

Qualifications


  • 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.

Compensation & Benefits


  • 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

LocationCoral Gables, FL
Job TypeFull-time

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

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