Construction Litigation Legal Assistant

Kubicki Draper; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with matching

Competitive pay

Job summary

Kubicki Draper in West Palm Beach seeks a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to support a growing team in the office. Insurance defense background is a plus; construction litigation experience preferred.

This role operates in-person, with daily attendance and calendar management responsibilities. You will work with multiple attorneys, draft standard letters and pleadings, and navigate Florida court procedures, e-service, and e-filing.

Qualifications

• Civil Litigation and/or Insurance Defense experience.
• Experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.
• Working knowledge of Florida court procedures and familiarity with e-service and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Outlook and other document management systems.
• Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and working with a large team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Insurance Defense

Calendar Management

Drafting Legal Documents

Florida Court Procedures

E-filing / E-service

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Document Management Systems

Job description

Role Overview

The West Palm Beach office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years' experience to support a growing team. Insurance defense background a plus; construction litigation experience preferred. This position reports in person, daily.

What You Bring:

• Civil Litigation and/or Insurance Defense experience.
• Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.
• Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Out Look and other document management systems.
• Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and working with a large team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team.

About Us

We offer competitive pay, top-tier medical insurance, 401(k) with matching, and much more.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to Grow: We're expanding fast and offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and real career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, PTO, and wellness-forward programs.
• Long-Term Value: Over 20% of our team has been with us for 10+ years. We invest in our future - at every stage.
• Inclusive Culture: We're not just a law firm - we're a team. One that values collaboration, supports innovation, and champions diverse perspectives. In fact, over 70% of our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.

At Kubicki Draper, we combine over 60 years of legal excellence with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. With more than 250 attorneys across 12 offices, we are a trusted leader in trial, appellate, insurance defense, commercial, and real estate litigation.

No matter where you are in your legal journey - from your first case to your hundredth you'll find the support, challenge, and opportunity to succeed.