Legal Assistant Insurance Defense

Reynolds Parrino Shadwick, P.A.

Legal Assistant Insurance Defense

Saint Petersburg, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us: Reynolds Parrino Shadwick P.A., an AV-rated insurance defense firm based in St. Petersburg, FL, is renowned for its commitment to excellence in legal representation. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Personal Injury Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in handling complex multi-party litigation, to join our team.

    Job Summary: The Personal Injury Insurance Defense Legal Assistant will support our attorneys by managing client interactions, coordinating schedules, and handling a variety of legal documentation tasks. This role is crucial to ensuring smooth operations within our firm and the effective management of case proceedings.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Client and Party Engagement: Communicate daily with clients, attorneys, judges, judicial assistants, and other parties via phone and email.

    Scheduling and Coordination: Arrange and manage hearings, mediations, depositions, phone conferences, and meetings. Coordinate with internal and external parties to maintain efficient schedules.

    Calendar Management: Maintain and manage calendars for multiple attorneys within the firm, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are met.

    Document Preparation: Draft and prepare legal documents, including notices and other required paperwork.

    E-Service and E-Filing: Handle the e-service and e-filing of legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements.

    Case Management Software: Utilize electronic case management software to organize and track case information effectively.

    Skills:

    Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

    Organizational Abilities: Excellent time management and task prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

    Independence: Capable of working independently with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

    Professionalism: Demonstrated professionalism and integrity in all tasks.

    Qualifications & Details:

    Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required

    Compensation: Salary based on experience.

    Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Work Environment: On-site position; remote work is not an option.

    Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.