Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Coral Gables seeks a Legal Assistant focused on general civil litigation defense, particularly in tort law and first-party defense. You will support attorneys, draft documents, and coordinate hearings while maintaining precise file management and compliance with local rules.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (4 days on-site) with a collaborative team environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of general civil litigation defense.
• File legal documents with Florida Courts in accordance with local rules.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage and track expenses.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
• Review and summarize case documentation.
• Provide litigation support, as needed.

Skills

Defense litigation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree / Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

A national law firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their firm in the Coral Gables office, with a focus on general civil litigation defense, particularly in the area of tort law and defense of first party litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of general civil litigation defense.
• File legal documents with Florida Courts in accordance with local rules.
• Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage and track expenses.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
• Review and summarize case documentation.
• Provide litigation support, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization, preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, 4 days on-site in our Coral Gables office.

The firm offers a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

"Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.

Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)