Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense/General Liability

Unclassified - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

101-250 employees

About the position

Are you interested in joining a growing law firm that values diversity and inclusion? The Miami office of Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen and Peterfriend is seeking a skilled and experienced General Liability Legal Assistant to join our team. Our firm's 200+ attorneys defend professionals, corporations and their insurance companies out of eleven offices throughout the State of Florida. Our dedicated legal assistants are essential in our commitment to securing equal justice in the courtroom for our clients. You will work closely with our attorneys from the beginning of a case through the end, including through trial. Candidates must have extensive experience with document review, trial preparation, handling discovery, drafting legal documents, and managing case paperwork. Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create reports and documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests
• Help lawyers prepare legal arguments, motions, and other case filings
• Utilize case management system for all ongoing and completed cases
• Utilize existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to develop information for pending cases
• Schedule and coordinate depositions and meetings as part of secretarial duties

Requirements

• A minimum of three years' experience working in insurance defense
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to handle multiple concurrent responsibilities in a highly dynamic environment
• Strong ability to work efficiently and effectively with time-sensitive materials
• Excellent judgment and demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to maintain organized files and databases
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Office 365

Nice-to-haves

• AIM/Perfect Law experience a plus
• Experience as a Legal Assistant for 3 years (Preferred)
• Experience in Insurance Defense for 3 years (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance