Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense - IN OFFICE

$60,000 - $65,000/Yr

Hireup Talent - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the position

The Legal Assistant position at our Fort Lauderdale office involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys in the field of insurance defense. The role is essential for maintaining the efficiency of legal operations and ensuring high-quality work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and editing various legal documents including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients and team members via telephone and email, addressing routine questions in a timely manner.
• Organize client materials and attorney work product within the firm's document management system.
• Perform administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, and check requests.
• Efficiently use all firm software necessary for business operations.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for the assigned attorneys.

Requirements

• High school diploma from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of law firm experience preferred.
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a client-service focus.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience filing documents in Florida Courts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $65,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for overtime.