Legal Staff Paralegal in West Palm Beach, FL

Law Firm

West Palm Beach, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in West Palm Beach, FL

Legal Staff

3-10 yrs required

No

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Overview

The law firm, an established entity since 1963, is renowned for its legal prowess, offering services in trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transactions. With a substantial team of over 200 attorneys spread across 12 offices, the firm serves clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Why Choose the Law Firm?

Diversity in Leadership: The firm is 36% minority-owned, with over 73% of attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, 62% of the firm's shareholders are from minority groups.

Opportunity for Growth: The firm is experiencing rapid growth and offers employees opportunities for career advancement, hands-on experience, and extensive learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance: The firm values its employees as individuals, promoting a proper work-life balance.

Job Title

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities

The Insurance Defense Legal Assistant will support a partner in the West Palm Beach office. Key responsibilities include:

- Managing attorney calendars and scheduling
- Drafting legal documents such as standardized letters, pleadings, and reports
- Preparing enclosure documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery, ensuring all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are intact
- Preparing, filing, and serving legal documents electronically or in hard copy in accordance with civil and local rules
- Assisting with client billing and invoice payment in cooperation with the billing attorney
- Drafting subpoenas and applicable filings

Education and Experience Information

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. Experience in Bodily Injury and Insurance Defense is advantageous. Candidates should possess:

- Prior experience in managing attorney calendars and scheduling
- Experience in drafting legal documents, including standardized letters, pleadings, and reports
- Working knowledge of Florida court procedures, e-service, and e-filing
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Excellent communication skills, deadline management, attention to detail, and goal orientation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment as part of a team

Benefits

The law firm offers a strong and diverse culture with true work-life balance and a fast track to career growth and development. The benefits package includes:

- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical insurance
- 401k with match

Diversity is a significant aspect of the firm's culture, with 56% of attorneys being female. Nearly half of the firm's shareholders and executive leadership are female and include minority representation. More than 25% of the staff has been with the firm for over 10 years.

Salary Information

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