$45,000 to $55,000 Annually
Benefits Offered
401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision
Employment Type
Full-Time
Safepoint Insurance is a Property and Casualty insurance carrier based in Temple Terrace, FL.
Legal Assistant
Job Summary
The position acts as a key support resource to the Staff Counsel providing critical support functions including administrative, managing case load, case files, scheduling of depositions, hearings, and more.
Duties and responsibilities
• Provide administrative support to staff counsel throughout the litigation process
• Schedule depositions, hearings, inspections, and mediations
• File and serve pleadings and motions in state court
• Answer and direct phone calls for staff counsel
• Monitor and manage deadlines
• Word processing of pleading shells and form motions/discovery
• Perform various administrative tasks for the litigation department, including but not limited to organization of data, uploading of documents, and processing of payments
• Other tasks and projects as may be assigned
Qualifications
• High level of self-motivation
• Minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant in the defense litigation arena
• Familiarity with e-filing systems, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and general litigation procedures
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English language
• Ability to utilize case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organization skills
Compensation and Benefits
We recognize that talented professionals are attracted to companies that provide a great place to work, combined with a comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits package, along with opportunities for personal growth and job advancement. For this reason we are pleased to provide:
· Market Competitive Wages
· Prof. Development and Educational Assistance Programs
· Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Immediate Vesting and an Automatic Company Contribution
· Paid Time-Off (Discretionary, PTO, Parental Leave, and others)
· Company Paid Holidays
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vison Insurance
· Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts with Company Contribution
· Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
· Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
· Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
· Free AAA Membership
· Identity Theft Protection
· Other Ancillary Insurance Benefit Programs
· And more…
About Safepoint Insurance:
Safepoint is a Florida licensed insurance carrier based in Tampa, FL specializing in coastal regions of the United States. Safepoint utilizes independent insurance agents to sell our products. With over $45 Million in policyholder surplus and local presence, Safepoint has the resources to protect your most important assets. Our Management Team is comprised of experienced professionals with over 100 years in the insurance industry – more than half spent in the state of Florida.
Our mission is to offer superior customer service, comprehensive coverages, expedited claim service and to give policyholders peace of mind. Our policy issuance system is a state of the art and we offer market-based coverage options and competitive prices.
