Our Company:
AtAssuranceAmerica, we are more than a unique blend of insurance assets. Webelieve in creating a culture where every associate can learn and grow. Westrive to create a work environment to meet associate needs and we aredetermined to achieve excellence in everything we do.
This is anopportunity to join a dynamic team in a company that is a leader in the minimumlimits auto insurance space and functions with a small company, entrepreneurialstyle. This position will require someone with an understanding that one needsto have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude to help make things happen.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a LegalAssistant to work hybrid with our Managing Attorney based in Tampa,Florida. This role will provide legalsupport, with opportunity to take their legal career to the next level.
Qualifiedcandidates will have civil litigation and insurance defense experience, theability to work independently, communicate effectively, and the ability toprioritize workload in a time sensitive environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Assists attorney with the preparation of responsesto discovery, including meeting with clients
Completeslegal research at the attorney request
Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintainssummary of all records received by case, for attorneys and claims personnel
Assists in preparation of cases for trial. Sendsdiscovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties andprepares motions
Assists attorneys with investigation of cases.Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other documents/information,through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions,briefs, and other documents.
Communicates with clients, claims adjusters,litigation specialists, attorneys’ offices, medical provider offices, policedepartments, courts, and agents to requestadditional information/documentation as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
- Previous legal assistant experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, relevant coursework, or legal studies degree is required
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably Insurance Defense or Personal Injury experience
Excellentverbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of law office management, time billing andlegal research software preferred.
- Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. Work opportunity
Core Competencies:
Communicationand analytical ability at a level to interact with associates, managers,agents, and vendors.
Abilityto manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Mustpossess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present criticalinformation to Senior Management.
Mustmeet company guidelines for attendance and punctuality and professionalappearance/decorum.
Our Values:
We are direct, results driven, anddedicated to the success of the business and each other. In addition, weoperate against these five key values, reflected in how we work with each otherevery day:
Honor: We do what is right, even when no one islooking. We play by the rules; integrity is of utmost importance.
Discipline: We are most efficient and resourceful in howwe work… striving to be better than our competition.
CommonSense: We are relentlessly logical. We value anapproach to our business that acknowledges the obvious and errs on the side ofsimplicity.
FinancialStrength: Fundamental to our prosperity is anever-vigilant focus on rigorous financial discipline. These practices enable usto navigate through all business cycles.
Dedication: We demonstrate a deep-seated respect for ourAssociates and customers. We listen and respond as best we can – for withoutthem, our business would not exist.
This job description indicates the essential responsibilities of the job. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific associate. Management reserves the right to add to, modify, or change the work assignments of the position as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions of the job. This job description does not represent a contract of employment. Employment with Assurance America is at-will. Theat-will relationship can be terminated at any time, with or without reason or notice by either the employer or the associate.
Assurance America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
