Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense/General Liability

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend Law Firm - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

101-250 employees

About the position

The Legal Assistant position at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend Law Firm is a full-time role focused on supporting the General Liability team. The firm, which has over 200 attorneys, is dedicated to defending professionals, corporations, and their insurance companies across Florida and Boston. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in managing case paperwork, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process, including trial preparation.

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

Benefits

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