Litigation Legal Assistant

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to handle sophisticatedlit

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a growing Tampa law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex construction defect, insurance recovery, and commercial litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys being an integral part of a successful litigation team.

Responsibilities include preparing and finalizing pleadings, managing Florida state and federal filings, coordinating calendars, tracking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures, including e-filing.
• Experience supporting litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution.
• Prior experience with construction defect, insurance coverage, property damage, commercial litigation, or related areas is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys and cases.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic filings in Florida state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and other litigation-related events.
• Track and maintain case deadlines, court dates, and critical litigation milestones.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring documents and records remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist with discovery management, document production, and overall case administration.
• Support trial preparation activities, including coordinating exhibits, witness files, and case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Provide administrative and litigation support through all phases of the legal process.

Skills

Litigation experience

Florida court rules

E-filing

Construction defect / insurance / lit.

MS Office & case management

Organization

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing Tampa law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex construction defect, insurance recovery, and commercial litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys being an integral part of a successful litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic filings in Florida state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and other litigation-related events.
• Track and maintain case deadlines, court dates, and critical litigation milestones.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring documents and records remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist with discovery management, document production, and overall case administration.
• Support trial preparation activities, including coordinating exhibits, witness files, and case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Provide administrative and litigation support through all phases of the legal process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience within a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures, including e-filing requirements.
• Experience supporting litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution.
• Prior experience with construction defect, insurance coverage, property damage, commercial litigation, or related practice areas is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys and cases.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters with a respected and growing legal team

Pay Details

$68,000.00 to $73,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.