Part-Time Law Clerk/Pre-Litigation Assistant Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Part-Time Law Clerk/Pre-Litigation Assistant 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 We are a well-respected boutique law firm located in St. Petersburg, FL that specializes in representing plaintiffs in first-party property insurance and construction defect cases. We are seeking a part-time, on-site, legal assistant or law school student to join our dynamic team! In this position, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Seeing a case through from the file being opened by our intake department to the summons being served on the Defendant.
• Communicating with clients on requested documents, either requested by us or the insurance company/contractor.
• Communicating with clients to provide updates as needed.
• Prepare a spreadsheet of damages based on receipts received from clients.
• Complete an initial damage analysis for the claim.
• Scheduling initial inspections of the property.
• Knowledge of E-filing in both state and federal courts is a bonus.
• Preparing document production and producing documents to insurance company/contractor when requested.
• Preparing and filing/serving documents to comply with Florida Statutes, such as a letter of representation, proof of loss form, notice of intent to initiate lawsuit, civil remedy notice, etc.
• Preparing and mailing/e-mailing correspondence on behalf of the Firm and supervising attorney.
• Maintaining an updated case list and meeting weekly or bi-weekly with supervising attorney to discuss.
• E-Filing Complaint and accompanying documents to initiate lawsuit.
• Track and serve summons and pass case onto litigation team.

You will be working directly with another paralegal and assisting them, as well as working under a supervising attorney. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00

• $20.

00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

4 hour shift Choose your own hours Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Saint Petersburg, FL 33711: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person