Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.

We have an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Pensacola, FL office. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc. and other documents as necessary.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Handles highly sensitive case materials in a timely manner.
• Assists attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including digital dictation, scheduling, electronic filing, and maintaining files.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines, obtains trial settings, coordinates and assists in preparation.
• Answers incoming phone calls and routes to the proper person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high‑volume, fast‑paced law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge in insurance defense and general liability.
• Experience filing in FL State and Federal courts, including E‑Filing.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to use dictation software and machine.
• Solid analytical and drafting skills.
• Critical thinking, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

This position is mostly sedentary and requires sitting for extended periods. Occasionally standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms may be required. The employee may lift supplies and materials up to 20 pounds. Regularly required to see, talk and hear.

Located in an indoor office environment with varying noise and temperature levels. The employee may be interrupted from time to time.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; employer‑paid life insurance; employer‑paid short‑term disability insurance; generous 401(k) plan match; paid vacation and more.

For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should forward their resume. Compensation commensurate with experience. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

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