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 typingDraft preliminary letters, pleadings and legal documents for attorney's reviewCalendar case related and company meeting for the attorney. Review calendar daily and prepare attorney for any upcoming court appearances or meetings timelyReview attorney's incoming mail, faxes, court filings and handle accordinglyHandle client contact by telephone or emailEnter attorney's time into system and enter billable time for selfCoordinate all telephone conferences (incoming and outgoing) required by the attorneyCoordinate all travel for the attorney and make any necessary reservationsCoordinate/schedule depositions, mediations, client meetings, etc. with all partiesUtilize the calendaring system to notate all important dates and eventsShall perform all assignments promptly and efficientlyBeacon 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.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.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)
