Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant- Texas First Party Insurance Property

About the job

Established Florida firm expanding to Texas, is seeking a legal assistant to help grow the firm locally. The ideal candidate would be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and proven ability to multi-task.

If you have a passion for supporting legal professionals in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at MSPG Law Group. We are looking to interview and hire immediately. Join our team and be a part of our commitment to excellence in legal representation. Salary based on experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff for appropriate discovery tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of all discoveries and pending tasks.
• Client contact, including coordinating, scheduling and completing discovery calls
• Drafting, reviewing and filing legal documents
• Communicate with court clerks, opposing counsel, and clients for case management tasks.
• Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Complete discovery responses in compliance with court rules and procedures and file them in the FL Filing Portal.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong Computer skills required - proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, prior experience with PracticePanther, legal case management software a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude.
• Prior legal experience with insurance adjuster or case manager a plus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• First Party Property Litigation experience is a plus, but not a pre-requisite
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a major plus.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Required)

Work Location: In person