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WORK FROM THE OFFICE LOCATION MOST CONVENIENT FOR YOU!
(FLEMING ISLAND, MANDARIN, OR ST. AUGUSTINE)

Ansbacher Law, recently voted Best Places to Work by Jacksonville Business Journal, is seeking a full-time entry-to-mid-level legal assistant to assist attorneys with construction defect litigation from any of its three Jacksonville area offices.

Must have at least 2+ years of experience in civil litigation and a stable employment history. Must know how to set hearings and depositions, draft discovery responses and propound discovery. You will only be considered for this position if you meet all of the requirements mentioned above.

Hours are typically from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All candidates will receive a thorough background check and will be given basic skills tests relevant to the position to which they are applying. Ansbacher Law is a smoke-free environment.

Salary is commensurate with experience + matching 401K retirement plan + employer-paid health insurance (employer pays 75 %) + annual performance bonus + profit sharing + 3 weeks PTO.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. Set hearings and depositions.

2. Draft discovery responses and propound discovery.

3. Check calendar for red letter deadline dates.

4. Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for use at depositions and mediation.

5. Assist with preparation of case information, materials, and potential exhibits to be taken to depositions.

6. Process deposition transcripts and exhibits, including incorporation into TextMap and CaseMap and linking exhibits to transcripts with TextMap Exhibit Linker.

7. Assist with service of subpoenas for depositions and trial.

8. Update case and party information, photographs, and other documents in CaseMap, as needed.

9. Prepare chronologies and timelines in TimeMap.

10. E-file pleadings with court as needed.

11. Assist as a point of contact for homeowners, including initial telephone interviews regarding defects to their homes, scheduling their depositions, updating photos and other information in amicus, and maintaining homeowner logs.

12. Monitor subcontractor insurance information, including Certificates of Liability insurance, maintaining case insurance matrix, drafting correspondence to providers, and updating insurance information on repair/destructive testing sign in sheets.

13. Draft documents and letters as needed.

14. Maintain discovery responses binders and indexes.

15. Process mail and receive package and other deliveries.

16. Assist with administrative duties as needed.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fleming Island, FL 32003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• civil litigation: 2 years (Required)
• law office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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