Paralegal - Insurance Defense - IN OFFICE

Job Description

Job Description

We are a growing firm looking for a Paralegal for our Fort Lauderdale office. The Paralegal will perform a variety of legal duties. Major duties include providing comprehensive and efficient administrative and secretarial support, preparing and editing correspondence and legal documents, and maintaining electronic files. The Firm strives to produce the highest quality of work in a friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, client service skills and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and editing various documents for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Communicating with others via telephone and email, and handle routine questions from clients and team members in a timely fashion
• Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product within the Firm’s document management system
• Perform administrative duties, such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, check requests, etc.
• Efficiently and thoroughly use all Firm software necessary used in the course of firm business
• Schedule appointments and meetings and keep / maintain calendars for the candidate’s team of attorneys (typically 2 attorneys per LAA)

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Educational / Job Experience Requirements :