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Legal Secretary – 4+ years of Insurance Defense experience Jobs in Tampa, FL at Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis PLLC
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Secretary for our growing Tampa, Florida practice. Candidates must be highly motivated with no less than five (4) years’ experience in Florida civil litigation and trial practice. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and reliably with a busy caseload. You’ll work with friendly, collegial attorneys and staff in a family work environment. This is a 100% onsite opportunity.
Legal Secretary Responsibilities:
- E-filing/e-courtesy in both State and Federal Courts.
- Supporting a minimum of three attorneys.
- Preparing cases for trial (compiling exhibits, complying with trial orders, etc.)
- General attorney support, electronic filing of pleadings, and documents with the courts.
- Reviewing documents for time-sensitive information.
- Calendaring and maintaining an electronic tickler system.
- Scheduling client meetings, depositions, hearings, CMEs, and mediations.
- Managing deadlines, profiling documents, and file maintenance/organization.
- Dictation experience preferred.
- Billing attorney’s time.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Legal Secretary Qualification:
- High School Diploma/GED or higher education.
- Minimum 4 years of third-party insurance defense experience.
- Minimum 4 years trial experience/FL civil litigation experience.
- Knowledge of PracticeMaster and NetDocuments is a plus.
- Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendaring, and ECF Filing (state and federal a plus)
- Working with carrier guidelines and carrier reporting/vendor requirements.
- Must be able to work in a high-volume caseload atmosphere.
- Must have excellent oral and communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent organization skills, critical thinking skills, and ability to multi-task.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD
- Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive Salary
Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- insurance defense: 5 years (Required)
- Calendaring: 5 years (Required)
- E-filing: 5 years (Required)
- Scheduling: 5 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Tampa, FL 33635 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tampa, FL 33635 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33635: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary – 4+ years of Insurance Defense experience
Company: Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis PLLC
Location: Tampa, FL
