Entry Level - Legal Assistant - Miami

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis • Miami, FL

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About The Position

La Cava Jacobson, P.A. is currently seeking an Entry-Level Legal Assistant. This role is ideal for candidates interested in gaining hands-on experience in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense. Prior experience is not necessary, but at least one year working in a law firm will be helpful.

Requirements

• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills to learn how to use Firm software.
• High school diploma from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is not necessary, but at least one year working in a law firm will be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist Legal Assistants with their work load in a variety of ways including, but not limited to:
• Electronic filing within the Firm’s software system, including organization and profiling of documents.
• Data entry in multiple capacities.
• Organization of various on-line data and files.
• Managing office supplies, including determining needs and ordering.
• Process interoffice forms, including reimbursements and vendor bills.
• Scheduling events and attorney calendar management.
• Calendaring deadlines and appropriate reminders.
• Efficiently and thoroughly understand how to use all necessary Firm software

Benefits

• La Cava Jacobson, P.A. offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, short-term disability.
• We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance for dependents.
• Our firm is committed to our employees and we host monthly employee appreciation events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED