Legal Assistant

About the role

The Tampa office of Kubicki Draper is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in insurance defense, including complex Federal and State Court litigation involving professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims.   Requirements  Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel Candidate should have excellent communication skills with the ability to follow up on items. Must be task-oriented and detail-oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment Insurance Defense experience preferred. Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time, and drafting legal documents, including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports. Must have working knowledge of Florida Court procedures and be familiar with e-Service and e-Filing.ssential Duties & Responsibilities: Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel Candidate should have excellent communication skills with the ability to follow up on items. Must be task-oriented and detail-oriented. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment Insurance Defense experience preferred. Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time, and drafting legal documents, including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports. Must have working knowledge of Florida Court procedures and be familiar with e-Service and e-Filing. Benefits The KD difference: A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match) Diversity - 53% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation. More than 25% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years. Come grow, learn and evolve with us! No phone calls or recruiters please.