Legal Assistant

Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant

Job description

Sanford law firm specializing in health law, civil litigation and medical malpractice has an immediate opening for an experienced legal assistant / legal secretary who is highly motivated, very organized, able to multitask in a litigation environment, able to follow instructions, and a quick learner to join our team. We are seeking a reliable and dependable professional candidate with attention to detail who has 2-4+ years of related experience from a law firm who will provide direct support to the managing partner and attorneys. Excellent opportunity for person with outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff, professionals, vendors and clients. This position is Full-Time. We offer a competitive salary based on work experience as well as benefits (PTO, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance).

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Document/file management, organize and maintain all legal files kept on-site in addition to maintaining electronic-filing databases.
• Assisting with, preparing, tracking, and organizing discovery requests and responses (both outgoing and incoming) through e-filing portal.
• Written and verbal communications with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, judicial assistants and/or court personnel.
• Scheduling and calendar management for attorneys and clients. Ensuring all deadlines are correctly calendared and handled timely.
• Providing updates on file status, assignments, and deadlines.
• Performing various other office and administrative duties such as reception duties, scanning, photocopying, faxing, filing documents, assembly of exhibits, assembly of trial materials, etc.
• Drafting and proofreading of documents such as correspondence and filings, including transcribing recorded dictation.

Job Requirements:

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (spelling, grammar and punctuation).

· 2-4+ years of related experience in a law firm.

· Excellent drafting skills and analytical ability.

· Polished, professional & articulate.

· Understanding and knowledge of the court procedures process, for Florida courts.

· Must be punctual and reliable.

· Must be detail-oriented with solid organizational and follow-up skills.

· Medical terminology and medical chronology experience preferred, but not required.

· Medical malpractice experience (Defense or Plaintiff) is preferred, but not required.

· The ability to multitask, remain poised under pressure, and meet time deadlines.

· Must type a minimum of 65-70 wpm.

· Experience with PCLaw is a plus.

· The ability to pass a full background check, and have reliable transportation.