Legal Assistant
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Job Location:
Sanford, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant
Job description
Sanford law firm specializing in health law civil litigation and medical malpractice has an immediate opening for an experienced legal assistant / legal secretary who is highly motivated very organized able to multitask in a litigation environment able to follow instructions and a quick learner to join our team. We are seeking a reliable and dependable professional candidate with attention to detail who has 2-4 years of related experience from a law firm who will provide direct support to the managing partner and attorneys. Excellent opportunity for person with outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff professionals vendors and clients. This position is Full-Time. We offer a competitive salary based on work experience as well as benefits (PTO health insurance dental insurance vision insurance).
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Document/file management organize and maintain all legal files kept on-site in addition to maintaining electronic-filing databases.
- Assisting with preparing tracking and organizing discovery requests and responses (both outgoing and incoming) through e-filing portal.
- Written and verbal communications with clients opposing counsel expert witnesses judicial assistants and/or court personnel.
- Scheduling and calendar management for attorneys and clients. Ensuring all deadlines are correctly calendared and handled timely.
- Providing updates on file status assignments and deadlines.
- Performing various other office and administrative duties such as reception duties scanning photocopying faxing filing documents assembly of exhibits assembly of trial materials etc.
- Drafting and proofreading of documents such as correspondence and filings including transcribing recorded dictation.
Job Requirements:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (spelling grammar and punctuation).
2-4 years of related experience in a law firm.
Excellent drafting skills and analytical ability.
Polished professional & articulate.
Understanding and knowledge of the court procedures process for Florida courts.
Must be punctual and reliable.
Must be detail-oriented with solid organizational and follow-up skills.
Medical terminology and medical chronology experience preferred but not required.
Medical malpractice experience (Defense or Plaintiff) is preferred but not required.
The ability to multitask remain poised under pressure and meet time deadlines.
Must type a minimum of 65-70 wpm.
Experience with PCLaw is a plus.
The ability to pass a full background check and have reliable transportation.
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
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