Hybrid Legal Assistant — Litigation & Insurance Defense

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. in Coral Gables seeks a highly motivated Legal Assistant to support attorneys in insurance defense, premises liability and family law. You will handle case management, drafting, filing, and client communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires 3+ years in litigation support, a bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and strong organization. Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in litigation and related practice areas.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience coordinating court filings, scheduling, and case management activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of insurance defense, premises liability, and family law matters.
• Prepare, edit, and file legal documents with Florida courts in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and other case-related events.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor case deadlines.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring case records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other third parties.
• Assist with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Provide general litigation and case management support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Org skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree / ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. in Coral Gables seeks a highly motivated Legal Assistant to support attorneys in insurance defense, premises liability and family law. You will handle case management, drafting, filing, and client communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role requires 3+ years in litigation support, a bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and strong organization. Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site.