Litigation Legal Assistant

Kubicki Draper; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Kubicki Draper in Miami seeks a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of civil litigation and insurance defense experience to support a growing team. This in-person role requires strong calendar management, drafting of letters and pleadings, and familiarity with Florida court procedures.

Proficiency in Word and Outlook, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple attorneys are essential.

Qualifications

• Civil Litigation and/or Insurance Defense experience.
• Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling and drafting legal documents.
• Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and e-service/e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys and a large team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiently use Word, Outlook and document management systems.
• Maintain deadlines, follow up on items, and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Calendar management

Drafting legal documents

Communication skills

Deadline management

Word processing

Outlook

Document management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

E-service & e-filing

Job description

Role Overview

The Miami office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years' experience to support a growing team. Insurance defense background with litigation experience preferred. This position reports in person, daily.

What You Bring:

• Civil Litigation and/or Insurance Defense experience.


• Must have prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling, and drafting legal documents including standardized letters, pleadings and reports.


• Must have working knowledge of Florida court procedures and be familiar with e-service and e-filing.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Out Look and other document management systems.


• Candidate should have excellent communication skills, manage deadlines, ability to follow up on items and be detail oriented.


• Ability to support multiple attorneys and working with a large team.


• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment as part of a team.

About Us

We offer competitive pay, top-tier medical insurance, 401(k) with matching, and much more.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to Grow: We're expanding fast and offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and real career advancement.

• Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, PTO, and wellness-forward programs.

• Long-Term Value: Over 20% of our team has been with us for 10+ years. We invest in your future - at every stage.

• Inclusive Culture: We're not just a law firm-we're a team. One that values collaboration, supports innovation, and champions diverse perspectives. In fact, over 70% of our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.

At Kubicki Draper, we combine over 60 years of legal excellence with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. With more than 250 attorneys across 12 offices, we are a trusted leader in trial, appellate, insurance defense, commercial, and real estate litigation.

No matter where you are in your legal journey—from your first case to your hundredth you'll find the support, challenge, and opportunity to succeed.