Legal Assistant

Law Firm seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 4+ years’ of experience for our Tampa office– First and Third Party Property background preferred.

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Duties Include:

· Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney

· Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc.

· Scan and save all documents and mail into the Firm’s Document Management System

· Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)

· Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.

· Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel

· Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files

· Open new files - run conflict checks, request parties to be added to system, set up new file

· Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors

· Handle travel arrangements for attorneys

· Set up conference room(s) for client meetings

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Must be proficient in Word and Outlook.

Great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references. xhqgsiq Please provide salary requirement in order to be considered.