Vernis & Bowling is currently seeking Legal Assistants for its Jacksonville office. We pride ourselves on internal experience, diligence, and dedication to help the client achieve their goals. This position is fast-paced and is best suited for a driven individual looking to grow and develop a career!
This growing division in Jacksonville handles a multi-faceted caseload consisting of civil litigation in the areas of insurance defense, such as general liability, bodily injury, slip and fall, first and third-party property, windshield litigation, and construction defect.
Why join us?
Ø Excellent benefits
Ø Career advancement
Ø Amazing culture
Ø Competitive salary
Ø Supportive leadership
Ø Competitive 401(k)
Ø Ongoing Cross Training & paralegal career path
Duties:
· Compile, analyze, and organize information.
· Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
· Organize and track files from case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys.
· Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; forwarding summonses and subpoenas; filing discovery requests.
· Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact, communicating case progress.
· Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
· Track hours and bill to clients.
· Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; organizing exhibits; scheduling.
Preferred Requirements:
· Associate degree or equivalent work experience in a law firm setting
· Insurance defense and/or personal injury experience is a plus.
Needed Skills & abilities:
· Proficient with Microsoft office software; working knowledge of database systems
· Must be detailed oriented and possess excellent organizational skills
· Ability to multi-task, oversee multiple on-going projects and work independently
· Excellent customer service skills
· Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interface with personnel at all levels with a professional demeanor
· Effectively work as a team member of the Legal Department
· Proficiency in written & verbal English
If you possess the above requirement, we want you!The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer
- Handle communication with clients
- Locate and develop case relevant information
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in legal assistance
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols