Litigation Legal Assistant

Alphastaffhcm; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

AlphaStaff, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a Multi-State Law Firm with a focus on real estate litigation. The role requires providing administrative and paralegal support in a fast-paced environment, coordinating calendars, filings, and client communications.

The position is based in Stuart, Florida, in-person, with standard hours 8:30-5pm EST, offering benefits and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Knowledge of Florida & Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring: Accurately schedule and track all case-related events, court dates, hearings, and litigation deadlines.
• Deadline Management: Monitor and update the litigation calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• E-Filing: Prepare and electronically file court documents in compliance with state and federal rules.
• Serving Documents: Serve legal documents in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure all calendaring, filing, and service procedures comply with Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and firm standards across multiple states.
• Documentation: Maintain organized case files and ensure all documents are properly saved and accessible.
• Case Support: Work closely with a paralegal and a team of attorneys on an assigned caseload, assisting with workflow coordination across a multi-state practice.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients by phone, email, and written correspondence to provide updates, gather information, and assist with case needs, consistent with standard legal-support expectations.
• General Support: Provide administrative support including scanning, filing, and routine clerical tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Explore opportunities to grow your career with us or one of our clients

A client of AlphaStaffHCM™ is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a Multi‑State Law Firm to join our expanding Finance Litigation practice, with a strong emphasis on statewide real estate litigation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced legal environment and can maintain professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency across daily tasks.

Firm Culture:

Our firm prides itself in being collaborative and team‑driven. We foster an environment where attorneys and staff support one another, share knowledge, and work collectively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. We value open communication, professionalism, and a workplace culture that encourages growth, respect, and teamwork. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment where your legal administrative skills and paralegal experience will make a meaningful impact.

Work Location/ Hours:

Stuart, Florida (In-Person), Standard working hours are 8:30-5pm EST.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Calendaring: Accurately schedule and track all case‑related events, court dates, hearings, and litigation deadlines.
• Deadline Management: Monitor and update the litigation calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• E‑Filing: Prepare and electronically file court documents in compliance with state and federal rules.
• Serving Documents: Serve legal documents in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure all calendaring, filing, and service procedures comply with Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and firm standards across multiple states.
• Documentation: Maintain organized case files and ensure all documents are properly saved and accessible.
• Case Support: Work closely with a paralegal and a team of attorneys on an assigned caseload, assisting with workflow coordination across a multi‑state practice.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients by phone, email, and written correspondence to provide updates, gather information, and assist with case needs, consistent with standard legal‑support expectations.
• General Support: Provide administrative support including scanning, filing, and routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Knowledge of Florida & Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Mid and end of year discretionary bonus
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Disclaimers:

AlphaStaff, Inc. and the Client are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.