Legal Administrative Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Legal Administrative Assistant - 2+ Yrs Experience - Insurance Defense

The law firm of Marshall Dennehey is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with 2+ years of Insurance Defense experience to join its Ft. Lauderdale, FL office. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position must have:

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* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* The ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication skills with clients and co-workers
* Proven track record of organization skills
* Excellent typing skills
* A keen eye for detail
* The ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment

## Responsibilities

The Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks, including:

* Opening mail for attorney and logging time on time sheet as necessary
* Entering attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis
* Answering telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, referring calls to attorney and taking messages
* Transcribing dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally preparing correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and preparing legal documents as required
* Maintaining files, assisting with filing or requesting file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary
* Scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments
* In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc.
* Making travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney
* Maintaining attorney diary system
* Performing additional duties as required

## Applying

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for consideration. Marshall Dennehey is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V and not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

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Competitive salary, excellent benefits package

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Secretarial, clerical, time management, organization, communication, typing, prioritization, multitasking

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Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirement

Qualification and Experience 2+ years of litigation experience

Legal