PCR Staffing
Legal Assistant Seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ of experience for the Tampa FL– First Party Property and/or Third Party Coverage background preferred. This person will also handle some cases involving extra contractual work. If you have any liability experience, that’s a plus. Experience in filing in federal and state e-portal, managing case load to prepare cases for trial in state and federal court and handline appeals in state and federal court is also a plus This is a direct hire position with a salary between $60,000 - $65,000 with a great working environment/culture with an excellent comprehensive benefits package with a company in Tampa FL JOB REQUIREMENTS Set hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc. Scan and save all documents and mail into the Firm’s Document Management System Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.) Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc. Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files Open new files - run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file Transcribe dictation for attorneys (If Applicable) Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors Handle travel arrangements for attorneys Set up conference room(s) for client meetings Great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references. Job Type: Full-time (Legal Assistants are permitted to WFH two days a week after completing 90 days of employment) Key Skills Legal Paralegal Secretary Law Firm Insurance Defense Property Construction subrogation Bachelor’s Degree Requirement: No