Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Brooks Law Group is seeking an experienced litigation support team member to join our firm in Winter Haven, FL. We need someone committed to innovation, ready to advance with our growing firm and achieve our strategic goals.

The legal assistant must be highly organized and able to work on a varied caseload, take pride in what they do, because they will assist the attorney and team in developing personal injury settlements, preparing documents and correspondence as needed. Ideal candidate should be customer oriented and Bilingual is a plus but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS NEEDED

• Extensive knowledge/understanding of Florida Insurance Laws
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to be a team player and follow procedures
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to be creative and "think outside of the box"
• Proactive interaction with clients, insurance companies and medical providers
• Excellent organizational skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and organize case files, calendars, and deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Complete intakes on prospective cases.
• Order medical records from providers and communicate with them during course of treatment.
• Prepare and file legal documents including complaints, answers, discovery requests/responses, motions, and subpoenas.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits and witness coordination
• Assist paralegals with attorney deadlines.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM

Pay: Hourly competitive based on experience and certification

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan
  
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Fitness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly pay

About Brooks Law Group: 

We are a well-respected law firm committed to solving "people problems." Steve Brooks and his brother Beach Brooks, Jr. started the firm in their hometown in 1992 to serve the communities of Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Tampa. They come from a long line of doctors, which inspired them to change lives in a different way. That passion for helping others is part of our results-driven culture today.

Our Firm Culture:

• People-Oriented: Use transparent communication. Encourage inclusion and diverse perspectives. Be collaborative and cooperative.
• Detail-Oriented: Commit to following firm processes/procedures. Value team-driven accountability.
• Results-Oriented: Fight for the best possible outcome for all parties' our clients, our community, and our team. Always act ethically and with integrity.

Learn more about Brooks Law Group here: https://www.brookslawgroup.com/about-us/

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.