Employment Opportunities

Dean Burnetti Law is a Christian Law Firm that specializes in all forms of Plaintiff's Personal Injury Claims, including: Auto Accidents, Dog Bites, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death Claims, Product Liability Claims, Slip and Fall Accidents, Defective Engineering Injuries. We also focus our practice on Workers' Compensation Claims and Social Security Disability. Dean Burnetti Law is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Openings:

IMMEDIATE OPENING: Law Firm Assistant-Personal Injury

This is not a remote position

Positions available in Lakeland office

Duties include but not limited to:

File high volume of legal documents (physically and electronically)
Maintain integrity of physical client files
Support case managers, paralegals, and receptionist
Data entry regarding confidential client information
Perform general office duties such as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn to answer multi-line digital phone system as back-up
Self-motivated, detail oriented, well organized with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn, apply and retain procedural information
Ability to learn to recognize documents as they pertain to our area of law,
Flexible, courteous, and professional attitude
Physically able to lift file boxes weighing approximately 30lbs.

Requirements:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Outlook software and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
Available to work 40 hours per week MTWThF – 8AM to 5PM
Prior office experience is helpful but not required

Law Firm Litigation Paralegal-Personal Injury

Our rapidly expanding law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal . This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking a high level of responsibility in a progressive law firm environment. Our Firm offers Benefits that include Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Health, Dental and Vision.

Requirements:

Legal secretary/paralegal must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be eager to work with very busy attorney, be self-motivated, and have a great attitude.
Profound grasp of/managing/meeting legal process deadlines, prepare attorneys for appointments.
Personal Injury (or equivalent) Litigation Experience is a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of pleadings including motions, subpoenas, notices, hearings, and discovery.
Coordination/scheduling of meetings, hearings, appointments, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Draft and compose routine correspondence, read, and distribute incoming mail.
Talk to clients, attorneys, adjusters, J.A.'s, opposing counsel, etc.
Organize and manage files, both electronic and physical.
Enter data in case management program

Benefits:

Health Insurance-employee portion paid by employer
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

General office experience: 3+ years
Paralegal: 3+ years in Personal Injury law
Microsoft Office software: 3+years

Work Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 1-hour break for lunch. Pay rate is determined by position criteria met

To apply: Submit your resume and an introductory letter in PDF format to: janice@burnettilaw.com

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Law Firm Litigation Assistant-Personal Injury

A dynamic and rapidly expanding law firm is seeking a legal assistant. This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking a high level of responsibility in a progressive law firm environment. Our Firm offers Benefits that include Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Health, Dental and Vision.

Requirements:

Legal secretary/paralegal must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be eager to work with very busy attorney and staff
Be self-motivated and have a great attitude

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of pleadings including, but not limited to, subpoenas and notices.
Coordination/scheduling of meetings, appointments, depositions, mediations and arbitrations
Managing deadlines, assisting in preparing attorneys for appointments.
Drafting and composing typing routine correspondence, reading and routing of incoming mail, taking calls from clients, attorneys, adjusters, J.A.'s, opposing counsel, etc.
Excellent secretarial and clerical skills (telephone & computer) required.
Assisting in the organizing and managing of files, both electronic and physical
Data entry

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Organized, self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with a great attitude.
Good communication and customer service skills (must be professional and courteous).

Benefits: