Denovo Review is Hiring a PIP Legal Assistant - On Site (187) Near Orlando, FL
A Florida stablished law firm is seeking experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for its Orlando office. Applicants should have 2 years of experience, be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and be well organized to join our fast-growing team. Insurance defense experience recommended.
Duties:
Organizes cases by establishing and organizing files; establishing calendars; expediting requirements and deadlines; documenting actions.
Scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel's scheduling requests; coordinating hearing and depositions and processing of pleadings and correspondence and use of the e-filing portal.
Preparation of exhibits and correspondence; scheduling mediation conferences and hearings; drafting pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel; initiating and maintaining contact with adjusters and opposing counsel.
Helps clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients to answer discovery and keeping clients informed of case status.
Accomplishes law firm mission by completing other duties as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products.
Working knowledge of Case Management software experience a plus (Time Matters and Juris Suite a plus)
Organizational skills
Time management and planning skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer proficiency
Detail oriented
Must be dependable
Able to keep cases and client matters confidential