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Kubicki Draper Legal Assistant in Fort Myers, Florida

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 2+ 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.

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