Legal Assistant

About the role

Carr Allison is a well-regarded civil litigation firm with a team of over 150 attorneys across the Southeast. Our unique philosophy of “early identification – early resolution” has earned us decades of trust and respect from our clients. We champion teamwork, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence as the cornerstones of our firm’s culture. This position is based in our Pensacola location.

Responsibilities

• Managing attorney’s calendars
• Scheduling
• Preparing legal documents
• Coordinating meetings, depositions, and mediations
• Assisting in case analysis while meeting all applicable deadlines
• Electronic filing of legal documents in both Federal and State Courts
• Summarizing medical and billing records
• Summarizing depositions and managing cases from inception to completion

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task with time-sensitive work
• Proactive and highly professional with a positive attitude
• Ability to work exceptionally well with clients and staff
• Legal experience of 3+ years is required
• Insurance defense experience is preferred

Office Culture

• Strong, close-knit team with a supportive and easy-going environment
• Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement