Legal Assistant - Miami

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• High school diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm.
• Possess basic PC skills to learn how to use Firm software.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense.

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

What This Job Offers

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