Legal Secretary - Florida PIP Litigation - Limited Term Employment

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Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of a position where no two days are alike? We are looking for positive, high-energy professionals who are not just looking for a job, but a meaningful career!

Job Summary

Performs moderate to complex legal and other secretarial duties for assigned attorney(s); keeps staff up to date on new court rules and office procedures.

This is a fully remote/virtual position supporting our Florida PIP Team! This is a one-year limited term position and benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance and Paid Time Off!

Essential Job Functions

Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms. Receives and processes incoming mail.
Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, IMEs, meetings and site inspections.
Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines. Answers telephone calls and receives visitors for assigned attorney(s).
Implements training schedule for entry level secretaries and administrative staff.
Performs other functions as assigned by Legal Office Administrator or Managing Attorney.

Physical Actions

Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing, lifting, bending and stooping.

Physical Environment

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

18 months as a Trial Secretary 1 with FIG or two years of outside civil litigation experience.

Special Skill Requirement

Word processing on personal computer.

Benefits

Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
CO Only: The pay range for this job being performed in CO would be $42,800–57,100
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/

Job Location(s): US - FL - Remote, US - RW - Remote Work - Farmers

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