Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing Tampa law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex construction defect, insurance recovery, and commercial litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys being an integral part of a successful litigation team.
Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
  
• Manage electronic filings in Florida state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines.
  
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and other litigation-related events.
  
• Track and maintain case deadlines, court dates, and critical litigation milestones.
  
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring documents and records remain accurate and up to date.
  
• Assist with discovery management, document production, and overall case administration.
  
• Support trial preparation activities, including coordinating exhibits, witness files, and case materials.
  
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
  
• Provide administrative and litigation support through all phases of the legal process.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience within a law firm environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures, including e-filing requirements.
  
• Experience supporting litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution.
  
• Prior experience with construction defect, insurance coverage, property damage, commercial litigation, or related practice areas is highly preferred.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys and cases.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) with employer match
  
• Paid time off and paid holidays
  
• Collaborative and professional work environment
  
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters with a respected and growing legal team
  

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!

Pay Details: $68,000.00 to $73,000.00 per year

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