Construction Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lampoon Legal is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Tampa to support attorneys handling construction defect and complex litigation matters. The role involves drafting, revising, and filing pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and correspondence, as well as coordinating Florida state and federal court e-filings.

Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, organizing case files, and assisting with discovery and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures and e-filing requirements.
• Excellent document preparation, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy litigation practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling construction defect and complex litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and correspondence.
• Coordinate Florida state and federal court e-filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case management.
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, and materials for hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing functions as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Florida court procedures knowledge

Document prep & proofreading

Multitasking in litigation

Communication & client service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

E-discovery platforms

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant | Construction Defect Litigation

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling construction defect and complex litigation matters
• Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and correspondence
• Coordinate Florida state and federal court e-filings
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case management
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, and materials for hearings, mediations, and trial
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing functions as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures and e-filing requirements
• Excellent document preparation, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy litigation practice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Strong communication and client service skills

Preferred Experience

• Complex litigation support
• Discovery coordination and document management
• Trial, mediation, and deposition preparation
• Experience with document management and e-discovery platforms