Legal Assistant

4 months ago

Tampa, United States La Cava Jacobson & Goodis Full time

La Cava Jacobson & Goodis, an AV Preeminent rated Florida Defense Firm, handles litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts. With over 45 attorneys across 7 offices, we serve clients throughout the State of Florida. The attorneys of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and they have the experience, resources, credentials, and credibility necessary to assist their clients in achieving their desired results.


La Cava Jacobson & Goodis is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of prior Insurance

Defense experience, preferably in the areas of medical malpractice and healthcare defense.


Primary Responsibilities


  • Maintain attorney's calendars, ensuring deadlines and events are appropriately calendared and met. Schedules appointments, depositions, meetings, inspections, hearings, etc., and keep appointment calendars for the candidate’s team of attorneys.
  • Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, redacting, and editing various documents and contracts for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content.
  • Manage billing for assigned attorneys (time entry, pre-bills, invoicing) and ensuring compliance with client billing guidelines.
  • Handle incoming invoices from vendors, experts, and other third-parties for services rendered to the firm on behalf of our clients.
  • Submit New Case Assignments, Conflict Checks, and manage other matter-related updates. Submit and Prepare files for closure.
  • Answer telephone and routine questions from clients and team members and/or route calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product.
  • Handle court filings and submissions through the Florida E-Filing Portal, E-Courtesy, E-Service, JAWS, CM/ECF, and services and submission to opposing counsel.
  • Manage Case Glide, Acuity, Legal Tracker, and other litigation management portals to update clients.
  • Efficiently and thoroughly understand how to use all necessary Firm software.
  • Perform administrative duties such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, CLE tracking, check requests, etc.


Skills & Abilities


  • Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
  • Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
  • Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
  • Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
  • Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
  • Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.


Minimum Qualifications


  • High school diploma from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of three - five years of experience required.

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