Legal Assistant (Hybrid) at FCCI Services Inc. in Sarasota, Florida

Job Description:

At FCCI, we focus on creating connections and building lasting relationships.  Our people truly make the difference.  Are you a dedicated team player who thrives in a diverse, innovative and upbeat culture?  Do you have strong team working skills, possess technical excellence, have a desire for continuous learning and have compassion and respect for others?  If so, FCCI Insurance Group is the company for you!

Join our amazing team as we continue to grow! FCCI’s Staff Counsel is looking for a team-oriented Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to our in-house attorneys and paralegals. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, depositions and other litigation events; saving and properly naming pleadings, motions and notices into our case management program; preparing routine discovery, notices, letters and other documents; e-filing documents; and generating reports. Experience working on Bodily Injury and/or Workers’ Compensation litigation is required. Must be customer focused and enjoy working with our team as well as policyholders, courts, and other law firms. The position is located at our corporate headquarters in Sarasota, FL and is eligible for our hybrid work schedule: (3) days on site and (2) days working from home/remote.

In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

FCCI values the contributions of a diverse workforce.

We're committed to being fair and equitable to all employees and applicants for employment. FCCI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap, disability and other legally protected classifications.

Please apply via our website at www.fcci-group.com.     

Experience

• * Minimum of four years relevant experience in bodily injury or W/C litigation, preferably working within an insurance defense firm, staff counsel or claimant law firm or equivalent, including work experience in litigation scheduling. Additional experience helpful.


• * Experience with legal case management software and e-filing legal documents.


• * Ability to draft effective legal documents.


• * Highly organized and detail-oriented.


• * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.


• * Advanced knowledge of legal terminology and law office practices and procedures.


• * Advanced knowledge of litigation practices and procedures.


• * Solid knowledge of insurance and medical terminology.


• * Solid knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.


• * Solid knowledge of the principles of correct grammar usage.

• * Associates Degree or better in Business or related field.


• * Experience with Clio case management software.

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