Legal Assistant - Entry Level

About us:

Demesmin and Dover PLLC. is a well-established law firm with a strong presence in Florida, known for its exceptional legal services and commitment to both clients and employees. Since our inception in 2020, we have experienced remarkable growth, expanding to over 90 employees, and establishing four offices throughout the state.

At Demesmin and Dover PLLC, we pride ourselves on being more than just a law firm; we are a family. Our core values revolve around treating everyone with love, care, and respect, a philosophy we affectionately call “FIRMly”. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive professionally and personally.

Summary: We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and professional Legal Assistant to join our Workers' Compensation Department. The primary focus of this position is to provide administrative and legal support to the firm's workers' compensation attorneys and case managers, ensuring files are handled efficiently from intake through resolution. Responsibilities include managing case files, preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars and deadlines, communicating with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel, and assisting with filings and case progression. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment while providing exceptional client service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Schedule depositions, hearings, inspections, meetings, telephone conferences, deadlines

Prepare complaints, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence

Prepare documents for hearings, depositions, and trials

Manage firm and attorney calendars

Manage electronic filings – incoming and outgoing (ePortal, eService, DFS, JAWS, JACKS, CM/ECF)

Communicate with clients

Assist when needed

Qualifications:

Highly skilled at multitasking

Highly organized

Demonstrates integrity

People person

Bilingual (preferred)

Experience (a plus)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) and Adobe (pdf)

Benefits:

· Medical

· Vision

· Dental

· Group Life Insurance

· 401(k) Plan Matching

· Worker’s Compensation

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid Time Off

· Holidays Off

· Short Term Disability

Salary: $17-$20

Schedule: This position is ON-SITE in our Fort. Lauderdale office, with no remote/ hybrid schedule. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8:30am-5:30pm

Equal Opportunity Statement

Demesmin & Dover provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Background Check: As part of our hiring process, all candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a background check.

Please Note:

The background check will be conducted after the job offer is extended.

A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment; each case is considered on an individual basis.

If you have concerns or questions about the background check process, please feel free to reach out to humanresources@dd-legal.com

We are committed to fair hiring practices and ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees.