Legal Assistant
Company: Vernis--Bowling
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Legal Assistant
Fort Myers office seeks a self motivated Legal assistant to join
their growing team. It is an exciting and challenging position that
helps manage first property and construction defect claims. The
ideal candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience in
insurance defense in a law firm environment. Will work with
department managing attorney, associate and paralegal in providing
litigation support. This position will provide a broad spectrum of
legal services under the supervision of an attorney in a fast-paced
environment.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office
effectiveness
Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Administratively support and attend trials
Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and
testimony
Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
Locate and develop case relevant information
Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
Answer and direct phone calls
Maintain contact lists
review and submit vendor invoices to accounting for processing
Monitor deadlines and manage attorney calendars
Scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, site inspections,
conference calls
Preparing attorney for hearings, depositions, site inspections,
trials, etc.
Skills
Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
Familiarity with law, Florida Rules of Civil Procedures and
protocols, and court system
CourtMap
Knowledge of Federal Rules, a plus
Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal
office
Computer literacy
Proficiency in English
Working knowledge of case management software
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Legal Assistant certification or diploma a plus
Keywords: Vernis--Bowling, Fort Myers , Legal Assistant, Other , Fort Myers, Florida
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