Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Kubicki Draper•West Palm Beach, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper is seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 1+ years of experience in litigation. Kubicki Draper, established in 1963, is a prominent law firm offering expertise in trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With over 250 attorneys across 12 offices, the firm is a trusted leader in Florida and has expanded its reach to Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The firm emphasizes diversity, opportunity for growth, and work-life balance, fostering an inclusive culture and investing in employee development.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience with experience in litigation
Prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling
Drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports
Working knowledge of Florida court procedures
Familiar with e-service and e-filing
Competent & proficient in the use of Word, and Adobe
Excellent communication skills
Manage deadlines
Ability to follow up on items
Detail oriented
Goal oriented
Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Prior personal injury experience

Responsibilities

Scheduling depositions and hearings
Calendaring deadlines and trial orders
Prepare enclosure documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
Prepare, file, and serve legal documents electronically or in hard copy in accordance with the applicable civil rules and local rules
Assist with client billing, as well as invoice payment in cooperation with the billing attorney
Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, and Adobe
Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented
Must be goal oriented
Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team