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Legal Assistant

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Peterson Bernard

2021-12-03 07:32:14

Job location West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Legal

Job description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The West Palm Beach office of Peterson Bernard has an immediate opening for a full-time legal assistant/paralegal. The individual in this role will assist attorneys defending civil insurance litigation cases, with a primary focus on first-party property litigation. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under attorney direction, draft and prepare correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary.
  • Prepare and handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information.
  • Ensure organization of files including maintenance and management.
  • Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement. Perform timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
  • Maintain calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtain trial settings, coordinate and assist in preparation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prior legal secretary experience supporting civil defense litigators, experience working in first-party property a plus.
  • FL State E-Filing experience required; Federal E-Filing experience via PACER a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat required.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • High School Diploma or its equivalent required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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