Legal Secretary

Our client is a Fortune 500 insurance company looking for a Legal Secretary to join their team in Lake Mary, FL for a 3-month W2 contract.

Contract: 3-months

Compensation: $18-$25 an hour

Location: Lake Mary, FL (Remote but MUST be commutable to Lake Mary, FL)

Summary:

• The main function of a Legal Secretary is to assist lawyers by using appropriate software to timely prepare correspondence, reports, motions, pleadings and other documents required by the attorney.
• Prepare consistent with Florida court requirements.
• Keeps attorney calendar current based on court notifications, depositions, office events, etc. Schedules depositions with needed parties
• Assist attorneys as needed in preparation for trial or discovery.
• Timely input of data required by office systems to track work.
• Manage incoming case mail, making sure is reviewed and distributed/filed as appropriate.
• Interacts with diverse parties.
• Demonstrates courtesy, professionalism and responsiveness to the contact.
• Opens and close files using established procedures.
• Filing completed timely.

Job Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will enjoy a high-volume, paperless environment that is both dynamic and rewarding within and insurance defense firm.
• Utilizes appropriate software to timely prepare correspondence, reports, motions, pleadings, deposition summaries and other documents required by the attorney
• Creates/edits court documents consistent with Florida state court requirements
• Keeps attorney calendar current based on court notifications and depositions
• Schedules depositions with needed parties
• Assist attorneys as needed in preparation for trial or discovery
• Provides extensive scheduling and calendar activity
• Reviews mail and document production
• Prepares correspondence and maintains our electronic legal files
• Offers professional diplomacy during each interaction with clients, opposing counsel, home office staff, claim partners and court employees
• Assist in overall support of the office as needed which could include: scanning, case matching, mail handling, photocopying, limited filing, CD duplication, PDF compilation, file conversion and etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law office or corporate law department
• Tort, WC and/or PIP experience, especially Auto, Personal Injury, General Liability and Workers Compensation is a plus
• Insurance defense background is preferred
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
• Trial support experience
• Demonstrated capacity to work with Florida county court systems
• Proficiency with case management software
• Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
• Must be able to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF and JPG formats
• Successful candidates will have experience in a high volume litigation environment with experience in document production, discovery preparation and data maintenance for clients
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Education/Experience:

2-4 years experience required.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.