Careers

We are a growing firm looking for a Legal Assistant for our Fort Lauderdale office.

The LA will perform a variety of legal duties. Major duties include providing comprehensive and efficient administrative and secretarial support, preparing and editing correspondence and legal documents, and maintaining electronic files. The Firm strives to produce the highest quality of work in a friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, client service skills and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and editing various documents for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Communicating with others via telephone and email, and handle routine questions from clients and team members in a timely fashion
• Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product within the Firm’s document management system
• Perform administrative duties, such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, check requests, etc.
• Efficiently and thoroughly use all Firm software necessary used in the course of firm business
• Schedule appointments and meetings and keep/maintain calendars for the candidate’s team of attorneys (typically 2attorneys per LAA)

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail and Client-service oriented
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with aptitude to learn other systems/programs
• Ability to file documents in Florida Courts
• Advanced Adobe Professional and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Effectively communicate and work with clients and members of other law firms

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of law firm experience preferred
• Availability for overtime as needed

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• First Party Property Insurance Defense: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:
In person

We are a growing firm looking for a Legal Assistant for our St Petersburg office.

The LA will perform a variety of legal duties. Major duties include providing comprehensive and efficient administrative and secretarial support, preparing and editing correspondence and legal documents, and maintaining electronic files. The Firm strives to produce the highest quality of work in a friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, client service skills and the ability to be proactive. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as electronic document management systems. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and editing various documents for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Communicating with others via telephone and email, and handle routine questions from clients and team members in a timely fashion
• Assist with the organization of client materials and attorney work product within the Firm’s document management system
• Perform administrative duties, such as client file management, general correspondence, expense reports, check requests, etc.
• Efficiently and thoroughly use all Firm software necessary used in the course of firm business
• Schedule appointments and meetings and keep/maintain calendars for the candidate’s team of attorneys (typically 2attorneys per LAA)

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail and Client-service oriented
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with aptitude to learn other systems/programs
• Ability to file documents in Florida Courts
• Advanced Adobe Professional and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Effectively communicate and work with clients and members of other law firms

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of law firm experience preferred
• Availability for overtime as needed

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• First Party Property Insurance Defense: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:
In person

We are a growing firm looking for a Paralegal for our Fort Lauderdale office.

The Paralegal will perform a variety of legal duties. Major duties include providing organization and assistance in preparing litigation cases from onset through trial including related research and analysis. The Firm strives to produce the highest quality of work in a friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, client service skills, the ability to be proactive, and work in an organized, efficient manner. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, and electronic document management systems. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ascertain calendaring requirements for each matter and ensure proper maintenance of case calendars;
• Assist with the discovery process, including preparing for depositions, propounding written discovery, preparing for expert discovery, and preparing documents in response to written discovery;
• Assist with motion practice, including drafting motions and assembling exhibits, drafting subpoenas, and ensuring proper service of subpoenas;
• Perform legal research, including assembling case law in support of motions on LexisNexis;
• Perform general research, including reviewing court dockets, official records, property appraiser databases, and permit records;
• Assist with trial preparation, including coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and deadlines, and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff;
• Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records and enter billing daily;
• Communicate with corporate clients and comply with carrier-specific guidelines, including maintaining documents on carrier-specific software;
• Occasionally assist with filing of legal pleadings and/or serving of legal documents.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including with attorneys, other staff, and corporate clients;
• Demonstrates attention to detail, reliability, and aptitude to learn other systems/programs;
• Ability to perform legal research on LexisNexis and similar legal research databases;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe with aptitude to learn other systems/programs;
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, and experience working with judicial assistants;
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and with minimal supervision;
• Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and deadlines;
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, and Paralegal certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a first-party property insurance paralegal within a defense law firm with demonstrated knowledge of issues within the first-party property practice area.

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location:
In person

We are a growing firm looking for a Paralegal for our Fort Lauderdale office.

The Paralegal will perform a variety of legal duties. Major duties include providing organization and assistance in preparing litigation cases from onset through trial including related research and analysis. The Firm strives to produce the highest quality of work in a friendly, team-oriented work environment.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, client service skills, the ability to be proactive, and work in an organized, efficient manner. Qualified candidates must also possess mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, and electronic document management systems. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ascertain calendaring requirements for each matter and ensure proper maintenance of case calendars;
• Assist with the discovery process, including preparing for depositions, propounding written discovery, preparing for expert discovery, and preparing documents in response to written discovery;
• Assist with motion practice, including drafting motions and assembling exhibits, drafting subpoenas, and ensuring proper service of subpoenas;
• Perform legal research, including assembling case law in support of motions on LexisNexis;
• Perform general research, including reviewing court dockets, official records, property appraiser databases, and permit records;
• Assist with trial preparation, including coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and deadlines, and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff;
• Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records and enter billing daily;
• Communicate with corporate clients and comply with carrier-specific guidelines, including maintaining documents on carrier-specific software;
• Occasionally assist with filing of legal pleadings and/or serving of legal documents.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including with attorneys, other staff, and corporate clients;
• Demonstrates attention to detail, reliability, and aptitude to learn other systems/programs;
• Ability to perform legal research on LexisNexis and similar legal research databases;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe with aptitude to learn other systems/programs;
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, and experience working with judicial assistants;
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and with minimal supervision;
• Flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and deadlines;
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Educational/Job Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, and Paralegal certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a first-party property insurance paralegal within a defense law firm with demonstrated knowledge of issues within the first-party property practice area.

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:
8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:
First-party property insurance defense: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Zinober Diana & Monteverde P.A. is an established civil litigation and trial group seeking experienced associate attorneysfor its Ft. Lauderdale office. Candidates should have a general civil litigation background including experience defending1st & 3rd party insurance claims. Responsibilities may include attendance at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations,and trial, in addition to preparing client reports and motions to the courts. Candidates must possess excellentcommunication and organizational skills, the ability to manage essential deadlines, as well as a strong work ethic andcomfort working collaboratively in a team environment. The positions offer competitive salaries and benefits. Pleaseforward your cover letter and resume to our Employee Relations Manager, Kallie Browning, at kallie@zinoberdiana.com.

Pay:
From $80,000.00 – $140,000.00per year

Benefits:

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

Experience:
First or Third Party Insurance Defense: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Florida Bar and are you in good standing (Required)

Work Location:
In person