Legal Assistant

Security First Managers • Ormond Beach, FL

17d • Remote

About The Position

Security First is seeking a Legal Assistant who will support litigation processes effectively. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to: Can be full remote based on experience but must reside in Florida. Assisting in Lawsuit Preparation: Participates in filing activities and prepares correspondence for lawsuits. Knowledge of Court Procedures: Maintains awareness of filing fees, deadlines, and procedural differences across courts. Document Preparation: Drafts various legal documents such as answers to complaints, notices, requests for productions, and settlement documents. Correspondence and Pleadings: Drafts all necessary correspondence, legal pleadings, briefs, reports, and motions. Calendar Management: Manages attorney and office calendars to ensure deadlines are met, including scheduling meetings and hearings. Confidentiality: Adheres to client confidentiality rules rigorously. Case Evaluation and Support: Reviews and assesses assigned cases, attending trials as required. Collaboration: Works closely with Litigation Examiners/Specialists to execute litigation plans and keeps them informed throughout case lifecycles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years prior experience in an equivalent role
• OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in legal studies
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology
• First party property experience and property/casualty claims practices

Responsibilities

• Assisting in Lawsuit Preparation: Participates in filing activities and prepares correspondence for lawsuits.
• Knowledge of Court Procedures: Maintains awareness of filing fees, deadlines, and procedural differences across courts.
• Document Preparation: Drafts various legal documents such as answers to complaints, notices, requests for productions, and settlement documents.
• Correspondence and Pleadings: Drafts all necessary correspondence, legal pleadings, briefs, reports, and motions.
• Calendar Management: Manages attorney and office calendars to ensure deadlines are met, including scheduling meetings and hearings.
• Confidentiality: Adheres to client confidentiality rules rigorously.
• Case Evaluation and Support: Reviews and assesses assigned cases, attending trials as required.
• Collaboration: Works closely with Litigation Examiners/Specialists to execute litigation plans and keeps them informed throughout case lifecycles.

What This Job Offers

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