Paralegal/Legal Assistant- Insurance Defense/ Construction Defect Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Paralegal/Legal Assistant- Insurance Defense/ Construction Defect 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 801 West Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Are you interested in joining a growing law firm that values diversity and inclusion? The Boca Raton office of Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen and Peterfriend is seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Construction Defect Defense Team. Our firm’s 200+ attorneys defend professionals, corporations and their insurance companies out of 16 offices throughout the State of Florida and Boston. Our dedicated paralegals are essential in our commitment to securing equal justice in the courtroom for our clients. You will work closely with our attorneys from the beginning of a case through the end, including through trial. Candidates must have extensive experience with document review, trial preparation, handling discovery, drafting legal documents, and managing case paperwork. Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Duties and Responsibilities Create reports and documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests Help lawyers prepare legal arguments, motions, and other case filings Utilize case management system for all ongoing and completed cases Utilize existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to develop information for pending cases Secretarial duties also required such as scheduling and coordinating depositions and meetings Requirements and Qualifications A minimum of three years’ experience working in insurance defense AIM/Perfect Law experience a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office Proven ability to handle multiple concurrent responsibilities in a highly dynamic environment Strong ability to work efficiently and effectively with time-sensitive materials Excellent judgment and demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information Ability to maintain organized files and databases Proficiency with productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Office 365 Salary will be commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including Health, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance and 401K Retirement Plan. For more information visit our website at www.ls-law.com.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Boca Raton, FL 33431: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person