Construction Litigation Legal Assistant

Kubicki-Draper; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with matching

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Kubicki Draper in West Palm Beach is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ experience to support a growing team on civil litigation and insurance defense matters. This in-person role requires strong calendar management, drafting of letters, pleadings and reports, and a solid understanding of Florida court procedures.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Word and Outlook, comfortable working with multiple attorneys, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation or insurance defense is required.
• Must manage attorney calendars/scheduling and draft 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.

Responsibilities

• Competent and proficient in Word, Outlook and other document management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, able to manage deadlines, follow up on items and be detail oriented.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and work with a large team.
• Work in a fast-paced evolving environment as part of a team.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Insurance Defense Experience

Calendar management

Drafting legal documents

Florida court procedures

e-service & e-filing

Communication & deadlines

Detail oriented

Tools

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 your 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.