Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant - Construction Defect Focus

LHH; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LHH, a well-established law firm in Tampa, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. You will manage deadlines, coordinate complex matters, and provide exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

The role favors candidates with construction defect litigation experience; insurance defense is also welcome. You will handle pleadings, filings, calendars, hearings, depositions, and trial prep, while maintaining file and document control.

Formación

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Experience in construction defect litigation preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida court procedures and e-filing.

Responsabilidades

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Manage court filings through Florida's e-filing system.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars.
• Organize case files and document management systems.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, hearing notebooks, and mediation materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, opposing counsel, and vendors.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

LHH, a well-established law firm in Tampa, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. You will manage deadlines, coordinate complex matters, and provide exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

The role favors candidates with construction defect litigation experience; insurance defense is also welcome. You will handle pleadings, filings, calendars, hearings, depositions, and trial prep, while maintaining file and document control.