Legal Assistant (Construct/Insurance Defense)

Kubicki Draper • Fort Myers, FL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fort Myers office of Kubicki Draper is currently seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience. Kubicki Draper, established in 1963, is a law firm offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a team of over 200 attorneys across 12 offices, the firm serves Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The firm emphasizes diversity in leadership, opportunity for growth, and work-life balance. This role is for an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with a focus on construction litigation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Competent and proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Task-oriented
• Prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports
• Working knowledge of Florida Court procedures
• Familiarity with e-Service and e-Filing

Nice To Haves

• Construction litigation experience
• Self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals

Responsibilities

• General Litigation
• Insurance defense
• Provide excellent customer service to clients with a client-first mindset
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients
• Manage attorney calendars/scheduling
• Capture attorney time
• Draft legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports
• Follow-up on items
• Work independently in a fast-paced friendly environment
• Work in a fast-paced evolving environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Top-tier medical insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Hybrid flexibility
• PTO
• Wellness-forward programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed