Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense
Roth Staffing Companies

Job Info

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One of our well-respected and family-oriented insurance defense clients is seeking an experienced insurance defense legal assistant. The right candidate will have insurance defense, nursing home defense or workers compensation experience and will be able to assist a team of attorneys navigate the legal process from inception of the case to finish. You will need to be able to handle general administrative duties as well as have knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.

CANDIDATE MUST:

• Have the ability to handle heavy calendaring/scheduling of meetings, depositions, mediations, etc.

• Be able to handle general litigation support including digital transcription and attorney preparation for depositions, motion hearings, etc., opening, organizing, managing and closing files; and drafting correspondence.

• Have a working knowledge of the federal and Florida court rules and e-filing procedures

• Have knowledge of the Florida insurance defense process and statutes

• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills

• Be extremely organized and have professional verbal and written communication skills

• Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible

• Have the desire to work in a team environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe

• 4+ years as a legal assistant

• Previous experience in medical malpractice or insurance defense

• Solid tenure and work history

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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