What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Wicker Smith?
The Orlando office of Wicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoy & Ford, P.A. has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant working with an attorney focusing on medical malpractice and general liability. The ideal candidate for this position will possess 3 – 5 years of litigation experience. Prior Insurance Defense experience preferred.
Wicker Smith takes pride in providing our employees with an excellent work environment, competitive pay and benefits and endless possibility for growth for those who join our team and initiatives to provide the best service to our clients.
Wicker Smith is a proud an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and should send their resume and cover letter to:
Danielle Mattessich
Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford P.A.
dmattessich@wickersmith.com
Key Responsibilities:
- Candidate must be highly organized, have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment and think creatively.
- Must have the ability to summarize medical records and be familiar with medical terminology, preparing discovery responses, answering interrogatories and requests to produce, calendar deadlines for motions, responses and other pleadings.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is required.
- The right candidate must be able to work independently.