Legal Assistant

The KD difference:

Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% 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.

Perks of Being with Us:

Inclusive Environment: Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)

Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us

About Us

 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.

Requirements

The Tampa office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with 2+ years of insurance defense experience with complex Federal and State Court litigation cases inclusive of professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment
• Insurance Defense 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.