Stearns Weaver Miller · 2 hours ago
Commercial Insurance Defense Legal Assistant
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStearns Weaver Miller is a full-service commercial law firm with five offices across Florida, currently seeking a Commercial Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for their Fort Lauderdale office. The role involves providing litigation support, managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys with trial preparations and administrative tasks.
ConsultingLegal
Hiring Manager
Gigi Peña
Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and organize both electronic and physical case files from the initial intake through the closing of the case
Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and correspondence. Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy
Help prepare and propound discovery, such as interrogatories and requests for production. Gather and organize the necessary case materials, like medical records
Support attorneys by organizing exhibits, assembling trial notebooks, coordinating witness appearances, and performing other tasks necessary for trials, depositions, and hearings
File documents in state and federal courts (e-filing experience required)
Maintains attorney(s) calendars and emails through Outlook (i.e., scheduling appointments, calendaring). Actively monitor and track all case-related deadlines, including court dates and filing due dates
Performs a variety of administrative functions such as conflict checks, opening new matters, closing matters, preparing engagement letters, creating and filing expense reports, entering attorney time and preparing travel arrangements
Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and Zoom appointments
Qualification
Required
3-5 years' experience
Willing to work onsite
Proficiency in state and federal court procedures, including e-filing
Strong proofreading, redlining, and document formatting skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Experience with Document Management Systems (e.g., iManage)
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage changing priorities
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Must be a team player, willing to support other firm members
Flexibility to work overtime
Company
Stearns Weaver Miller
Stearns Weaver Miller is a legal services company that provides land development services in Florida.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Donald "Rocky" Thompson II
Shareholder/Partner
Jeffrey Nelson
Partner
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