What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Security First Insurance?
Security First is seeking a Legal Assistant who will support litigation processes effectively. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Can be full remote based on experience but must reside in Florida.
- Assisting in Lawsuit Preparation: Participates in filing activities and prepares correspondence for lawsuits.
- Knowledge of Court Procedures: Maintains awareness of filing fees, deadlines, and procedural differences across courts.
- Document Preparation: Drafts various legal documents such as answers to complaints, notices, requests for productions, and settlement documents.
- Correspondence and Pleadings: Drafts all necessary correspondence, legal pleadings, briefs, reports, and motions.
- Calendar Management: Manages attorney and office calendars to ensure deadlines are met, including scheduling meetings and hearings.
- Confidentiality: Adheres to client confidentiality rules rigorously.
- Case Evaluation and Support: Reviews and assesses assigned cases, attending trials as required.
- Collaboration: Works closely with Litigation Examiners/Specialists to execute litigation plans and keeps them informed throughout case lifecycles.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years prior experience in an equivalent role
- OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
- Associate degree in legal studies
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology
- First party property experience and property/casualty claims practices