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Medical Mal Practice Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal (south florida: broward county)
Prominent Fort Lauderdale Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Medical Malpractice Defense department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation.
Essential Functions:
Highly motivated, involved professional who will assist attorneys in a wide range of administrative and legal tasks, including but not limited to:
Handle transcription and typing
Draft preliminary letters, pleadings and legal documents for attorney's review
Calendar case related and company meeting for the attorney. Review calendar daily and prepare attorney for any upcoming court appearances or meetings timely
Review attorney's incoming mail, faxes, court filings and handle accordingly
Handle client contact by telephone or email
Enter attorney's time into system and enter billable time for self
Coordinate all telephone conferences (incoming and outgoing) required by the attorney
Coordinate all travel for the attorney and make any necessary reservations
Coordinate/schedule depositions, mediations, client meetings, etc. with all parties
Utilize the calendaring system to notate all important dates and events
Shall perform all assignments promptly and efficiently
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

998 NE 14th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA
Negotiable Salary