Legal Assistant Paralegal - Litigation

Lydecker LLP; Florida; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k plan

Flexible Spending Account

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lydecker LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for its defense litigation practice. The role emphasizes strong organization, detail orientation, and experience with civil defense procedures.

Responsibilities include billing, drafting simple pleadings, and managing case documents, with overall support for trial preparation. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in civil defense, solid MS Office skills, and a collaborative work ethic.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience
• Experience with calendaring and docketing
• Drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading
• Associate or Bachelor degree a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Client billing and sending invoices
• Drafting simple legal documents such as discovery requests, notices, subpoenas
• Organizing and filing documents, including pleadings and case materials
• Answering phones and communicating with clients and others; respond to emails
• Prepare documents for proceedings such as trials and hearings
• Assist with trial preparation (exhibits, equipment)
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and DMS

Skills

Work ethic

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Calendaring

Docketing

Pleadings drafting

Legal correspondence drafting

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Typing

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in our growing defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you!

A minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in general liability or other civil defense litigation practice area; previous insurance defense litigation a huge plus

Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence

Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.

Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness

Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Client billing and sending invoice
• Drafting simple legal documents such as discovery requests, notices, subpoenas
• Organizing and filing documents, including pleadings and case materials
• Answering phones, communicating with clients and other parties, and responding to emails – Document organization: gathering documents for a case/filing
• Preparing documents for proceedings, such as trials and hearings
• Assisting with trial preparation, such as transporting exhibits and setting up equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience

Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary

Flexible work hours

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• Competitive salaries, quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours, paid time off, top-notch medical insurance with no copay for outpatient mental health access, paid parking or commuter benefits, and a robust 401k plan.

Company Culture

Lydecker is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 150 attorneys Nationwide! Our vision at Lydecker is to be a trusted partner that redefines excellence in legal services. We envision a future where our innovative approach to client service sets new standards in the legal industry. Together, we will shape the future of legal practice, empowering individuals and clients to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

At Lydecker, our mission is simple: to exceed client expectations with efficient, strategic, and collaborative service. We are dedicated to long‑term success for our clients, attorneys, and staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

We strive for the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and innovation in delivering legal services. Care: We take care of our people because we genuinely care about each one of them, and we believe that by fostering a culture of care, we can create a more resilient, supportive, and successful organization for all. We show that we care about our employees through employee well‑being, professional growth and development, work‑life balance, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement.

We are a growing national litigation firm built on the traditional values of hard work and taking care of our clients.

• Diverse and Inclusive Ownership & Administrative Leadership. We take pride in having a significant portion of our attorneys and administrative leadership being a part of diverse groups. Many of our Firm's Shareholders and Administrative Leadership Team self-identify as historically underrepresented groups such as people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and/or LGBTQIA+.
• Experience swift career progression, hands‑on litigation learning, and abundant opportunities for professional development with mentoring from more senior attorneys in small, collaborative practice groups.
• Flexible Work-Life Integration. We value your need to have a flexible schedule and work from home and hybrid work opportunities. Competitive salaries, quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours, paid time off, top‑notch medical insurance with no copay for outpatient mental health access, paid parking or commuter benefits, and a robust 401k plan.

To learn more about Lydecker LLP, please visit our website at or visit LinkedIn #LydeckerCareers #LydeckerLife #LydeckerAuthenticDiversity

Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.