Entry-Level Legal Assistant - Miami
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. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma from an accredited institution.
- 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.
- Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- 401(k)
- profit sharing
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- 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
