Legal Assistant
Kubicki Draper
Tampa, florida
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
The KD difference:
Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.
Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.
Perks of Being with Us:
Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us
About Us
Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Requirements
The Tampa office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with 2+ years of insurance defense experience with complex Federal and State Court litigation cases inclusive of professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
- Candidate should have excellent communication skills, ability to follow-up on items and be detail oriented.
- Manage attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.
- Must be task oriented and pay attention to detail.
- 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.