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Kubicki Draper

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • West Palm Beach, FL

Job Description

Description

Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Why Choose Kubicki Draper?

Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 73% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, 62% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.

Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.



Requirements

Qualifications:

The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 1+ years’ experience with experience in litigation. 

Prior personal injury experience a plus but not required.

Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.

Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling depositions and hearings;
  • Calendaring deadlines and trial orders;
  • Prepare enclosure documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact;
  • Prepare, file, and serve legal documents electronically or in hard copy in accordance with the applicable civil rules and local rules;
  • Assist with client billing, as well as invoice payment in cooperation with the billing attorney;
  • Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, and Adobe;
  • Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented;
  • Must be goal oriented; and
  • Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team.


Benefits

What we offer, the KD difference:

A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development

Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)

Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.

More than 25% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.



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