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Legal Assistant

Dutton Law Group

  • Florida
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel's scheduling requests; coordinating hearing and depositions and processing of pleadings and correspondence and use of the e-filing portal. Preparation of exhibits and correspondence; scheduling mediation conferences and hearings; drafting pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel; initiating and maintaining contact with adjusters and opposing counsel.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFlorida
    Websitehttps://duttonlawgroup.com/career-page/

    Description

    Dutton Law Group is seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant. We have locations in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Pensacola. Applicants should have 2+ years of experience, be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and be well organized to join our fast-growing team. Insurance defense experience recommended.
     

    Duties:

    • Organizes cases by establishing and organizing files; establishing calendars; expediting requirements and deadlines; documenting actions.
    • Scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel's scheduling requests; coordinating hearing and depositions and processing of pleadings and correspondence and use of the e-filing portal.
    • Preparation of exhibits and correspondence; scheduling mediation conferences and hearings; drafting pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel; initiating and maintaining contact with adjusters and opposing counsel.
    • Helps clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients to answer discovery and keeping clients informed of case status
    • Ability to file pleadings, etc., in the Florida State Court filing system
    • Accomplishes law firm mission by completing other duties as needed.
    Skills/Qualifications:
    • Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and case management software
    • Working knowledge of legal administration
    • Working knowledge of Case Management software (CLIO)  a plus 
    • Organizational skills
    • Time management and planning skills
    • Verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong computer proficiency
    • Detail oriented
    • Must be dependable
    • Able to keep cases and client matters confidential

    What we offer:

    • Competitive salary
    • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
    • PTO and holidays
    • 401(k) with company match

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