Vernis & Bowling's Deland office is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience with Florida Civil Litigation, experience with medical records summaries , and must have knowledge of state and federal rules. This is a fast-paced environment that requires candidates to have initiative, effective communication skills, and a strong work ethic. This position will support multiple attorneys with an assigned caseload involving the following tasks: Litigation experience Review of medical records and creating medical record summaries Experience with heavy calendaring and scheduling Managing attorneys' calendars as well as client reporting deadlines and court deadlines Preparing and drafting correspondence Trial preparation and review Organization of discovery documents, investigative files, etc. Billing Drafting motions Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word as well as have strong skills in proofreading, typing, editing, redlining documents and working with legal case management programs.