Legal Assistant

Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan, P.A. offers top quality legal services to its clients throughout Florida. The firm provides legal services in all areas of insurance defense litigation from Workers’ Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Negligence, Premises Liability and Construction Litigation.

This position performs a variety of administrative legal support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients, exhibiting commitment to integrity and excellence. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing, managing and following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff and peers.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
* Heavy Scheduling
* Organizing and maintaining discovery materials
* Communication with experts
* Calendaring deadlines, hearings, mediations and appeals
* Preparing subpoenas, legal correspondence and other documents
* Trial preparation by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks

Requirements:
* Law firm experience, litigation defense experience a plus
* Solid tenure
* Typing speed of 70 wpm
* Demonstrated ability to work under strict deadlines
* Ability to manage and reprioritize work daily
* Must be able to work effectively in a busy team-oriented environment as well as independently
* Experience in Federal Courts a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.