Insurance Defense Paralegal & Litigation Assistant

Experienced Legal Recruiter Miami & South Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 75k-80k

Comprehensive benefits package

Full-time in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Direct work with Managing Partner

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support the Managing Partner on a varied caseload, including bodily injury and medical malpractice in Florida state court and federal filings.

You will manage case files from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, handle e-filing, prepare for depositions and hearings, review medical records, and maintain calendars. Strong organization and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience with bodily injury, medical malpractice, or general liability defense.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state court procedures and e-filing.
• Familiarity with federal court filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to support a senior partner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Partner in handling insurance defense matters.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, notices, and other documents.
• Handle Florida state court electronic filing and service.
• Assist with federal filings and discovery materials.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Review medical records and organize case materials.
• Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Organize exhibits and trial notebooks.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Insurance defense experience

Florida court procedures

Federal court filings

Discovery & deposition prep

Calendar management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Litigation technology

Job description

Legal Search Solutions, LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support the Managing Partner on a varied caseload, including bodily injury and medical malpractice in Florida state court and federal filings.

You will manage case files from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, handle e-filing, prepare for depositions and hearings, review medical records, and maintain calendars. Strong organization and communication are essential.