Legal Secretary - Florida PIP Litigation - Limited Term Employment
Posted on: 12 May 2022
Davie, FL
Job Description
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/
Farmers Insurance
Woodland Hills, CA
Farmers Group, Inc., doing business as Farmers Underwriters Association, operates as a multiline insurer. The company provides auto insurance and recreational insurance, including auto, collectible auto, motorcycle, boat, travel trailer, motor home, off-road, and food truck insurance; home insurance, such as mobile and manufactured home insurance, homeowner insurance, specialty home insurance, condo insurance, earthquake insurance, and flood insurance; and business insurance that covers property, liability, crime, auto, and worker compensation.
It also offers rideshare insurance coverage for ride-hailing drivers; liability and physical damage insurance that focuses on private passenger vehicles; personal umbrella coverage insurance; health insurance; and life and financial insurance that includes term life and whole life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds. The company was incorporated in 1927 and is based in Woodland Hills, California with additional offices in the United States. Farmers Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd.
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