Legal Assistant – Tallahassee, FL

An established insurance defense team is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Auto Insurance division in Tallahassee. This is a fully onsite role.

Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 per year

Start Time Flexibility: Between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Work Schedule: 8-hour workday with either a 30-minute lunch (with attorney approval) or up to one hour for lunch, plus two 15-minute breaks (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). Breaks cannot be combined or merged with lunch.

Team Structure:

1 Attorney

1 Paralegal

1 Legal Secretary

1 Project Assistant

Interview Process:

Phone interview with Office Manager

In-person interview with Attorney and Office Manager

Responsibilities:

• Case management

• Managing attorney calendars

• Scheduling meetings and depositions

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence

• Coordinating meetings and depositions

• Electronic filing of legal documents

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of legal experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and computer skills

• Ability to work independently and manage time-sensitive tasks

• Professional, proactive, and positive attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and staff

• Insurance defense experience preferred

Legal assistants in this role are assigned responsibilities for specific attorneys but may occasionally support other team members. The position values high-quality work, attention to detail, cooperative attitudes, and the ability to inspire client confidence.

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