AMS Staffing Inc.
Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant- 3469347
AMS Staffing Inc., Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Location:
Tampa, FL 33602 Salary/Payrate:
$60K-$65K annually and awesome benefits!!! Work Environment:
Hybrid (1 day WFH after 90 day initial ramp up period) Term:
Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor’s degree:
Preferred Referral Fee:
AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer get hired.
Job Description Our client is currently looking for a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of prior Insurance Defense experience, preferably in medical malpractice and healthcare defense.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain attorney's calendars, ensuring deadlines and events are appropriately calendared and met. Schedule appointments, depositions, meetings, inspections, hearings, etc., and keep appointment calendars for the team of attorneys.
Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, redacting, and editing various documents and contracts for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content.
Manage billing for assigned attorneys (time entry, pre-bills, invoicing) and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.
Handle incoming invoices from vendors, experts, and other third-parties for services rendered to the firm on behalf of our clients.
Submit new case assignments, conflict checks, and manage other matter-related updates. Prepare files for closure.
Answer telephone and routine questions from clients and team members and/or route calls to appropriate staff members.
Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product.
Handle court filings and submissions through the Florida E-Filing Portal, E-Courtesy, E-Service, JAWS, CM/ECF, and services and submissions to opposing counsel.
Manage Case Glide, Acuity, Legal Tracker, and other litigation management portals to update clients.
Efficiently and thoroughly understand how to use all necessary firm software.
Perform administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, CLE tracking, check requests, etc.
Skills & Abilities
Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s effort to succeed.
Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.
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Tampa, FL 33602 Salary/Payrate:
$60K-$65K annually and awesome benefits!!! Work Environment:
Hybrid (1 day WFH after 90 day initial ramp up period) Term:
Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor’s degree:
Preferred Referral Fee:
AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer get hired.
Job Description Our client is currently looking for a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of prior Insurance Defense experience, preferably in medical malpractice and healthcare defense.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain attorney's calendars, ensuring deadlines and events are appropriately calendared and met. Schedule appointments, depositions, meetings, inspections, hearings, etc., and keep appointment calendars for the team of attorneys.
Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, redacting, and editing various documents and contracts for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content.
Manage billing for assigned attorneys (time entry, pre-bills, invoicing) and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.
Handle incoming invoices from vendors, experts, and other third-parties for services rendered to the firm on behalf of our clients.
Submit new case assignments, conflict checks, and manage other matter-related updates. Prepare files for closure.
Answer telephone and routine questions from clients and team members and/or route calls to appropriate staff members.
Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product.
Handle court filings and submissions through the Florida E-Filing Portal, E-Courtesy, E-Service, JAWS, CM/ECF, and services and submissions to opposing counsel.
Manage Case Glide, Acuity, Legal Tracker, and other litigation management portals to update clients.
Efficiently and thoroughly understand how to use all necessary firm software.
Perform administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, CLE tracking, check requests, etc.
Skills & Abilities
Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s effort to succeed.
Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.
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