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Vernis & Bowling · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Vernis & Bowling is currently seeking Legal Assistants for its St. Petersburg office. This position is fast-paced and is best suited for a driven individual looking to grow and develop a career in civil litigation, particularly in insurance defense cases.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Insurance defense experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyDatabase systems knowledgeOrganizational skillsCustomer service skillsEnglish proficiencyInterpersonal skillsTeamwork