Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense - IN OFFICE

We are a growing firm looking for a Legal Assistant for our Fort Lauderdale office. The Legal Assistant will perform a variety of legal duties. Major duties include providing comprehensive and efficient administrative and secretarial support, preparing and editing correspondence and legal documents, and maintaining electronic files. The Firm strives to produce the highest quality of work in a friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, client service skills and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and editing various documents for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Communicating with others via telephone and email, and handle routine questions from clients and team members in a timely fashion
• Assist with the organization of 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, check requests, etc.
• Efficiently and thoroughly use all Firm software necessary used in the course of firm business
• Schedule appointments and meetings and keep/maintain calendars for the candidate’s team of attorneys (typically 2 attorneys per LAA)

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail and Client-service oriented
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with aptitude to learn other systems/programs
• Ability to file documents in Florida Courts
• Advanced Adobe professional and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Effectively communicate and work with clients and members of other law firms

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of law firm experience preferred
• Availability for overtime as needed

Salary

• $60,000 - $65,000