Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant

$36,000 - $45,000/Yr

Kandell, Kandell & Petrie, P.A. - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

About the position

The Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Kandell, Kandell & Petrie, PA is responsible for preparing cases for litigation and assisting clients with the intake process. This role involves coordinating appointments, interviewing clients, managing case documentation, and ensuring timely communication and updates regarding property damage claims.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and scheduling client and adjuster appointments, mediations, and other pre-litigation related obligations.
• Interviewing clients about their property damage claims and providing status updates.
• Carefully reviewing and keeping track of cases and assisting attorney with deadlines and case flow.
• Entering data in case management system.
• E-filing pleadings and preparing discovery.

Requirements

• Paralegal experience is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Mac.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off