Legal Assistant

About the role

Dutton Law Group is seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant. We have locations in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale and Pensacola.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accomplishes law firm mission by completing other duties as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience
• Self-starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Well organized
• Insurance defense experience recommended

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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
• 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