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Legal Assistant – Litigation Jobs in Miami, FL at SHUTTS & BOWEN
Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant.
Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm seeking a highly motivated, energetic, organized and dedicated full-time Construction Defect Litigation Legal Assistant to join our firm.
Responsibilities include:
Preparation of cross-complaints.
Arranging service of cross-complaints on all named cross-defendants inclusive of tracking responsive pleading deadlines.
Preparation of requests for entry of default.
Preparation and maintenance of homeowner matrices.
Preparation and maintenance of scope of work matrices.
Preparation of discovery response shells.
Preparation of case management orders/special master orders.
Preparation of tender letters.
Preparation of settlement demand letters.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience working on general contractor/developer construction defect cases required inclusive of preparation and service of cross-complaints, tracking status of service of cross-complaints along with responsive pleading deadlines as to each named cross-defendant, preparing and maintaining homeowner and scope of work matrices, preparing tender letters and settlement demands. Some trial experience is preferred.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and filing procedures required.
Knowledge of electronic service providers required.
Proficiency regarding California SB800/Calderon (Davis-Stirling Act) processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to comfortably communicate on the phone and via email with clients, carriers, counsel, mediators, special masters, and unrepresented parties.
Strong organization and time management skills coupled with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion/meeting of deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction.
Proficient in use of Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel.
Benefits:
Work-life balance promoted.
Casual attire Monday through Friday.
Overtime is not required.
Great team-oriented work environment.
Offers opportunities to grow personally & professionally.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Employer-paid healthcare.
401k with employer matching.
10 paid holidays a year.
Paid time off.
The hourly range in California for this role is $25.00 – $40.00 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidates experience, qualifications and location.
If you require an alternative method to apply – please call our office at (714) 831-1713.Show more
Title: Legal Assistant – Litigation
Company: SHUTTS & BOWEN
Location: Miami, FL
