What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Defense Legal Assistant position at Kubicki Draper?
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.
Qualifications:
The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 1 years’ experience with experience in litigation.
Prior personal injury experience a plus but not required.
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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Scheduling depositions and hearings;
- Calendaring deadlines and trial orders;
- 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, and Adobe;
- Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented;
- Must be goal oriented; and
- Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team.
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.
