Farah & Farah P.A - Fort Myers, FL

posted 15 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Fort Myers, FL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The PreSuit Legal Assistant at Farah & Farah plays a vital role in supporting the legal team in delivering exceptional legal services to clients in the Personal Injury sector. This position involves assisting attorneys and paralegals with various legal tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of the legal department, and maintaining effective communication with clients and vendors. The firm values hard work, work/life balance, and a positive work atmosphere, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness.
  • Handle communication with clients, field associates, and vendors.
  • Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences.
  • Organize materials for team case review.
  • Conduct thorough statistical/documentary research.
  • Locate and develop case relevant information.
  • Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
  • Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate.
  • Maintain and update inventories of contact details.
  • Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and expectations.

Requirements

  • Proven working experience in PreSuit/Pre-Litigation Personal Injury law as a PreSuit Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology.
  • Proficiency in English; bilingual is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of case management software.
  • Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
  • Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously while paying strong attention to detail.
  • Professional adherence to attendance, reliability, and integrity.
  • Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, appearance, and compliance with company dress code.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
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