Legal Assistant

Safepoint MGA, LLC•Tampa, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our in-house Counsel. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and proficiency in legal research and documentation. If you're ready to support a fast-paced legal environment and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you! This position is based in our office in Tampa, FL 33618 or Temple Terrace, FL 33637. Safepoint MGA, LLC is a Property and Casualty Insurance carrier based in Tampa, FL. Job Summary This position acts as a key support resource to the Staff Counsel providing critical support functions including administrative, managing case load, case files, scheduling of depositions, hearings, and more.

Requirements

High level of self-motivation
Minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant in the defense litigation arena
Familiarity with e-filing systems, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and general litigation procedures
Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
Computer literacy
Proficiency in English language
Excellent secretarial and organization skills
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and draft large bodies of legal text
Ability to work independently and multitask
Ability to handle a moderate volume of inbound and outbound phone calls
Ability to utilize case management software and various computer systems

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to staff counsel throughout the litigation process
Schedule depositions, hearings, inspections, and mediations
File and serve pleadings and motions in state court
Answer and direct phone calls for staff counsel
Monitor and manage deadlines
Word processing of pleading shells and form motions/discovery
Perform various administrative tasks for the litigation department, including but not limited to organization of data, uploading of documents, and processing of payments
Other tasks and projects as may be assigned

Benefits

Market Competitive Wages
Prof. Development and Educational Assistance Programs
Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Immediate Vesting and an Automatic Company Contribution
Paid Time-Off (Discretionary, PTO, Parental Leave, and others)
Company Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (company paid premiums)
Flexible Spending Accounts with Company Contribution
Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
AAA Membership (company paid)
Identity Theft Protection (company paid)
Other Ancillary Insurance Benefit Programs
And more…