Legal Assistant: Insurance Defense - Weber Olcese

Weber & Olcese, P.L.C. is looking for a qualified Legal Assistant to join our growing and dynamic team. This Legal Assistant position will support the firm's insurance defense practice group. Candidates should have circuit court, district court, and federal court efiling experience. A minimum of (2) years of professional experience working as a legal assistant in insurance defense litigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented
• Not afraid to ask questions or seek the counsel of others
• Thrives in dynamic team environment.
• Drive to be a self-starter and to work independently or in close consultation with colleagues
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Word Perfect
• Experience with data entry preferred
• Summarize legal documents
• Self-motivated
• Desire to work with others in achieving company and client goals
• Draft legal documents as needed
• Maintain and coordinate attorney dockets as needed
• Assist attorneys as needed
• Meet and exceed company and client goals
• Comply with all federal, state and local regulations
• Comply with all office policies and procedures

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• At least a high school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates should have circuit court and district court efiling experience.
• A minimum of (2) year of professional experience working as a legal assistant in insurance defense litigation.

Other Work Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment testing including criminal background check, credit check, and drug testing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, the cost of which is shared between the firm and the employee
• Life insurance fully paid by the firm
• Long-term disability insurance fully paid by the firm
• Paid PTO and holiday time
• 401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan, with up to a 4% yearly employer match
• Section 125 Plan