Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant

The candidate prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information. Assures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned. High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. Should have 2+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. (insurance defense, medical malpractice, and nursing home defense). Strong knowledge in litigation and case management is preferred. FL State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook is required. Should have critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Job ID.: 2022-1614.

Company info

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
215 South Monroe Street Suite 510
Tallahassee
Florida
United States 32301
Website : http://www.qpwblaw.com/