Legal Assistant- On Site (182)

Job Description A Florida stablished law firm is seeking experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for its Jacksonville office. Applicants should have 2+ years of experience, be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and be well organized to join our fast-growing team. Insurance defense experience recommended.Duties:Organizes cases by establishing and organizing files; establishing calendars; expediting requirements and deadlines; documenting actions.Scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel's scheduling requests; coordinating hearing and depositions and processing of pleadings and correspondence and use of the e-filing portal.Preparation of exhibits and correspondence; scheduling mediation conferences and hearings; drafting pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel; initiating and maintaining contact with adjusters and opposing counsel.Helps clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients to answer discovery and keeping clients informed of case status.Accomplishes law firm mission by completing other duties as needed.Skills/Qualifications:Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products.Working knowledge of Case Management software experience a plus (Time Matters and Juris Suite a plus)Organizational skillsTime management and planning skillsVerbal and written communication skillsStrong computer proficiencyDetail orientedMust be dependableAble to keep cases and client matters confidentialMust have reliable transportation