Legal administrative assistant

A well-regarded, multi-state civil litigation firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Jacksonville, FL office.

With over 100 attorneys across the Southeast, we maintain a communicative, collaborative, team-oriented culture. We are looking for a professional who thrives in a supportive, close-knit environment and is committed to the pursuit of excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of legal experience within Litigation is required.
• Specialization: Previous Insurance Defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer skills and comfort with legal software and e-filing portals.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to multi-task and manage time-sensitive workloads independently.
• Professionalism: A positive attitude, proactive work ethic, and the ability to work exceptionally well with both clients and staff.

Our Office Culture We pride ourselves on a culture of teamwork and accountability. Our Jacksonville office offers a strong, close-knit environment where continuous improvement is encouraged. This is a role where your growth is a priority and your contributions to the team are highly valued.

Why this company?

• Inclusive, no-drama work environment
• End of year performance reviews + salary increases
• End of year bonuses (discretionary)
• Flexible hours:
  • start time anytime between 7AM and 9AM
  • 8 hour work day with either a 30 or 60 minute lunch
  • out the door 3:30 P.M. to 5 P.M.
• No after hours work needed - they encourage a true work/life balance

salary: $52,000 - $62,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

As a Legal Assistant supporting our Insurance Defense practice, you will be the backbone of the litigation process. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Proactive Calendar Management: Mastering attorney schedules to ensure all deadlines are met without a hitch.
• Litigation Support: Coordinating and scheduling depositions, mediations, and hearings, often involving multiple parties and expert witnesses.
• Document Production: Preparing and formatting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and responses specific to insurance defense.
• Court Filings: Managing electronic filings (e-filing) in both Florida State and Federal Courts .
• Communication Hub: Serving as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and claims adjusters.

Skills

• Insurance Defense
• Legal Billing
• Drafting - Legal
• Legal Research
• Organizational Skills
• Court Filings (3 years of experience is required)
• Documentation of Operations
• Reporting
• Calendar Management
• Administrative Duties (5 years of experience is required)
• Litigation support (3 years of experience is required)
• Communication
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Web Conferencing
• Interpersonal Skills
• Scheduling

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.