Our client, a Florida law firm, is seeking an experienced medical malpractice legal assistant for their Fort Lauderdale, Florida office. They are looking for a legal assistant to join their Florida Defense Firm made up of attorneys who are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results.

Education and Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a legal assistant in the medical malpractice area
Experience supporting multiple attorneys with calendaring, scheduling, document preparation and other responsibilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Client-oriented focus, professional demeanor
Must have initiative, analytical thinking, attention to detail and organizational skills.
Candidates must also have solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Knowledge Requirements

Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments in handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, conflicts checks, billing, training, records, etc.
Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Experience tracking firm, attorney, and client expenses and using application software to process reimbursements and payments.
Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, calendaring billing due dates, and delivering bills to clients in electronic and paper forms.
Schedule State Court hearings by Court requirements.
Using various Court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in the state by the related court requirements.
Understand Court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them.
Schedule client appointments in coordination with the attorney.
Managing electronic and paper case files.
Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering, screening, directing, and placing telephone calls and emails.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints.
Strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through required.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel and experience working with law firm case management and billing software required. Knowledge of FileSite, CMS, SmartTime, and Aderant is a plus.
Work in collaboration within a group and individually to ensure that clients are satisfied, including the desire to understand client concerns and build trust.

Great benefits package includes paid holidays, PTO, 401(k), health benefits, etc.

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