What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Legal Assistant position at Kubicki Draper?
About Us:
Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200 attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Why Choose Kubicki Draper?
The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 3 years' experience, to support a partner. Possible hybrid schedule after 90 days.
Qualifications:
Prior Bodily Injury and Insurance Defense experience is a plus.
Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.
Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.
Experience drafting subpoenas and applicable filings is a plus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare enclosure documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
Prepare, file, and serve legal documents electronically or in hard copy in accordance with the applicable civil rules and local rules
Assist with client billing, as well as invoice payment in cooperation with the billing attorney
Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Adobe
Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented.
Must be goal oriented.
Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team
Benefits
What we offer, the KD difference:
Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200 attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Why Choose Kubicki Draper?
- Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 73% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, 62% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups
- Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us
The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 3 years' experience, to support a partner. Possible hybrid schedule after 90 days.
Qualifications:
Prior Bodily Injury and Insurance Defense experience is a plus.
Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.
Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.
Experience drafting subpoenas and applicable filings is a plus.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare enclosure documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
Prepare, file, and serve legal documents electronically or in hard copy in accordance with the applicable civil rules and local rules
Assist with client billing, as well as invoice payment in cooperation with the billing attorney
Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Adobe
Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented.
Must be goal oriented.
Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team
Benefits
What we offer, the KD difference:
- A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
- Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
- Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper's attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation
- More than 25% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years
