Litigation Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a well-established law firm in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supports a busy litigation practice with a strong emphasis on insurance defense matters, requiring at least 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, managing calendars and deadlines, handling discovery and case management, and maintaining file integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Insurance defense experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state court filing procedures.
• Experience managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare, draft, revise, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case management.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trial preparation.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Legal case management

Independent yet collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a well-established law firm in Jacksonville, Florida. This position will support a busy litigation practice with a strong emphasis on insurance defense matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience, including experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation

• Prepare, draft, revise, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence

• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules

• Assist with discovery, document production, and case management

• Maintain electronic and physical case files

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors

• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trial preparation

• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience

• Insurance defense experience is required

• Strong knowledge of Florida state court filing procedures

• Experience managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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