What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant -First-Party Property/ Insurance Defense position at Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP?
Traub Lieberman is a national law firm with more than 90 attorneys in offices across the United States.
We are seeking a dynamic, professional, highly skilled legal administrative assistant to participate in all phases of litigation, preferably with a background in first-party property. You will be an integral part of an exceptional litigation team. The ideal candidate should be a well-organized self-starter who is able to manage a high volume of work with accuracy.
We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive family-friendly office.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Type/edit/prepare general correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, stipulation and various other complex legal documents
- Electronic filing in both State and Federal Courts
- Enter and track calendar deadlines
- Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling, and grammar
- Perform conflict checks and file creation paperwork
- Organize and maintain electronic file documents
- Arrange hearings, depositions, CMEs, meetings and conferences
- Calendaring of miscellaneous deadlines, trial orders, etc.
- Follow-up on delegated assignments
- Attorney expense entry
- Process vendor invoices
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
Skills and qualifications needed
- High school diploma
- Prior Legal Secretarial Experience
- 2 years litigation experience (preferably first-party property/insurance defense)
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of Florida’s ePortal system, judicial scheduling procedures and Federal ECF
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong adaptability, multitasking abilities, and effective time management skills to perform well under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Worldox, Chrome River, Aderant experience a plus or alternatively, familiarity with a billing and case management system
- Type 60 to 80 words per minute
- Positive attitude
- Team Player
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life, short term and long term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary Short Term Disability, Life, AD&D, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance
- FSA and FSA Dependent Care
- Employee Assistant Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Traub Lieberman values diversity as an essential component of our firm culture and recognizes the benefit that diverse perspectives bring when serving our clients. We appreciate the role having a diverse workforce contributes to both our success and the world at large. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
Full-time – Non Exempt
Competitive benefits | Salary commensurate with experience
Business casual.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $34
