Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

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A national law firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their firm in their Coral Gables office, with a focus on general civil litigation defense, particularly in the area of tort law and defense of first party litigation.

 Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of general civil litigation defense.
• File legal documents with Florida Courts in accordance with local rules.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage and track expenses.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
• Review and summarize case documentation.
• Provide litigation support, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization, preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, 4 days on-site in our Coral Gables office.

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