Mickey Keenan, P.A. - Personal Injury Law Firm
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Description The legal assistant provides legal support under the supervision of one or more attorneys to whom they may be assigned for a specific case. The legal assistant’s relationship with the firm is managed by the attorney assigned for the specific case.
Authority The legal assistant is prohibited from the practice of law, which includes offering legal advice or filing documents under their own signature, in accordance with the Florida Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable Statutes. All work performed by a legal assistant must be done under the direct supervision of an attorney and solely in support of the attorney’s work. When interacting with clients, the Legal Assistant must be cautious not to unintentionally engage in the unauthorized practice of law. This includes refraining from answering questions about the potential outcome of a case, advising clients on specific courses of action, or offering an opinion on the merits of the case.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with case management, document preparation, client communication and perform other administrative tasks to support the litigation team.
Prepare and draft legal documents such as complaints, notices and motions, etc.
Organize and maintain files, correspondence, and case materials, etc
File legal documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, etc.
Schedule appointments, hearings, mediations and depositions etc., ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Ensure deadlines are entered in correctly into Filevine.
Send signed summons out for service.
Pay and file any litigation related invoices.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
2-3 years of related experience handling personal injury claims/litigation experience
Working knowledge of Florida automobile insurance, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Will be able to obtain Public Notary Certificate within 6 months of employment.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance (owner contributes towards a portion of monthly premium)
Dental, Vision, AFLAC
Group Term Life Plan paid by employer
401K with employer contribution
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Legal Assistant
role at
Mickey Keenan, P.A. - Personal Injury Law Firm .
Description The legal assistant provides legal support under the supervision of one or more attorneys to whom they may be assigned for a specific case. The legal assistant’s relationship with the firm is managed by the attorney assigned for the specific case.
Authority The legal assistant is prohibited from the practice of law, which includes offering legal advice or filing documents under their own signature, in accordance with the Florida Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable Statutes. All work performed by a legal assistant must be done under the direct supervision of an attorney and solely in support of the attorney’s work. When interacting with clients, the Legal Assistant must be cautious not to unintentionally engage in the unauthorized practice of law. This includes refraining from answering questions about the potential outcome of a case, advising clients on specific courses of action, or offering an opinion on the merits of the case.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with case management, document preparation, client communication and perform other administrative tasks to support the litigation team.
Prepare and draft legal documents such as complaints, notices and motions, etc.
Organize and maintain files, correspondence, and case materials, etc
File legal documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, etc.
Schedule appointments, hearings, mediations and depositions etc., ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Ensure deadlines are entered in correctly into Filevine.
Send signed summons out for service.
Pay and file any litigation related invoices.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
2-3 years of related experience handling personal injury claims/litigation experience
Working knowledge of Florida automobile insurance, Rules of Civil Procedure, and Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Will be able to obtain Public Notary Certificate within 6 months of employment.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance (owner contributes towards a portion of monthly premium)
Dental, Vision, AFLAC
Group Term Life Plan paid by employer
401K with employer contribution
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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