What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOCA RATON/INSURANCE DEFENSE/LEGAL SECRETARY/LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL position at Beauchamp, Sang, Gonzales & Philipott, P.A.?
- Transcribe letters, emails, notes, deposition summaries, and medical summaries
- Manage the opening and documentation of firm cases
- Manage closing of firm case files in accordance with State law
- Manage incoming mail
- Liaise with Attorneys to ensure that all drafted and filed documents are in accordance with County standards
- Answer phones, maintain phone logs, fax and fax logs
- Responsible for client files, depositions and other records as requested for court cases
- Organize and oversee firm accounts to ensure all incoming and outgoing invoices are handled and documented properly
- Led investigations to assist the Attorneys in discovery
- Responsible for documenting and collating documents in preparation for depositions, mediations and trial
- Knowledge of WordPerfect, MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc.)
- Outstanding time-management, typing skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Ensure all billing is updated accurately and timely within our billing system, TimeSlips
- Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
- Effectively communicating with witnesses and clients
- Responsible for filing various legal documents.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boca Raton, FL 33431: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000