We are seeking an organized, proactive Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support attorneys handling insurance defense, premises liability, and related matters. This position is hybrid 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and e-file legal documents with Florida courts
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, notices, and other legal documents
- Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and other case-related events
- Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines
- Organize and maintain client and matter files
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other parties
- Assist with billing, expense tracking, and administrative responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day litigation and case management support
Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant supporting litigation attorneys
- Experience with insurance defense, premises liability, or a related litigation practice
- Florida court filing, calendaring, and scheduling experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple attorneys, priorities, and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced law firm environment
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This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.