Legal Assistant

Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we've been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Why Choose Kubicki Draper?

• Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 73% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, 62% of our firm's shareholders are also from minority groups.
• Opportunity for Growth: We're on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.

The Fort Myers office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• General Litigation - required
• Insurance defense - Construction litigation experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
• Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
• Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced friendly environment

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Candidate should have excellent communication skills, ability to follow-up on items and be detail oriented.
• Manage attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.
• Must be task oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment

Requirements

• Prior Insurance Defense Construction litigation experience preferred.
• Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, capturing attorney time and drafting legal documents including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports.
• Must have working knowledge of Florida Court procedures and be familiar with e-Service and e-Filing.

Benefits

The KD difference:

• A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
• Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
• Diversity - 53% of Kubicki Draper's attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.
• More than 25% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.

• Come grow, learn and evolve with us! No phone calls or recruiters please.

Qualification

High School or equivalent