Legal Assistant - Miami
About The Position
La Cava Jacobson, P.A., an AV Preeminent rated Florida Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With 35 attorneys across 6 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida. The attorneys of La Cava Jacobson, P.A. are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and they have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results. La Cava Jacobson, P.A. is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Miami office. This role is ideal for candidates interested in gaining hands-on experience in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense. Prior experience is necessary.
Requirements
- Be consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
- Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
- Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Possess basic PC skills to learn how to use Firm software.
- High school diploma from an accredited institution.
- Minimum one year experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm.
Responsibilities
- Profile documents and correspondence in firm software, including corresponding billing entries.
- Maintain attorney's calendars, scheduling/confirming events, ensuring deadlines and events are appropriately calendared and met.
- Assist attorneys in drafting and editing various documents for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format, and content.
- Manage billing for assigned attorneys (time entry, pre-bills, invoicing) and ensuring compliance with client billing guidelines.
- Handle incoming invoices from vendors, experts, and other third-parties for services rendered to the firm on behalf of our clients.
- Submit New Case Assignments, Conflict Checks, and manage other matter-related updates.
- Answer telephone and routine questions from clients and team members and/or route calls to appropriate staff members.
- Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product.
- Handle court filings and submissions through the Florida E-Filing Portal, E-Courtesy, E-Service, JAWS, CM/ECF, and services and submission to opposing counsel.
- Efficiently and thoroughly understand how to use all necessary Firm software.
- Perform administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, CLE tracking, check requests, etc.
Benefits
- medical benefits
- dental benefits
- vision benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- 401(k)
- profit sharing
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance for dependents
- monthly employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
