Florida Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

Lydecker LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Lydecker LLP in Florida is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our defense litigation practice. The role requires strong organizational skills, reliable work ethic, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities include calendaring, drafting simple pleadings, client billing, scheduling, and coordinating with vendors and court personnel. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Clio is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience with calendaring and docketing; interact with court personnel and clients.
• Basic computer skills; proficient with MS Office and document management.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Billing and sending invoices to clients.
• Filing and organizing case pleadings and materials.
• Calendar management; scheduling court dates and meetings.
• Drafting simple legal documents such as discovery requests and notices.
• Coordinate with vendors and court personnel; liaise with clients.
• Assist with trial prep and document management; handle emails and phone inquiries.

Skills

Civil defense litigation

Calendaring & docketing

Client interaction

Drafting legal notices & pleadings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office knowledge

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Clio

Job description

Lydecker LLP in Florida is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our defense litigation practice. The role requires strong organizational skills, reliable work ethic, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities include calendaring, drafting simple pleadings, client billing, scheduling, and coordinating with vendors and court personnel. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Clio is a plus.