What are the responsibilities and job description for the 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?
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
What we offer, the KD difference:
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
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
- Candidate should have excellent communication skills, ability to follow-up on items and be detail oriented
- Manage attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports
- Must be task oriented
- Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
- Prior Insurance Defense General Liability and Personal Injury experience preferred
- Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports
- Must have working knowledge of Florida Court procedures and be familiar with e-Service and e-Filing
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
- Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
- Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals
- Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
- Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced friendly environment
- Candidate should have excellent communication skills, ability to follow-up on items and be detail oriented
- Manage attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports
- Must be task oriented
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 - 53% 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
- Come grow, learn and evolve with us! No phone calls or recruiters please
