Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Naples (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution/m­-a

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LHH Naples is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in a fast-paced environment. The role handles complex business disputes, prepares filings, manages calendars, and maintains case files.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in commercial litigation, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with court procedures. Hybrid work is available after a 90-day onboarding period.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in commercial, business, or complex civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience with state and federal court filings preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of commercial and business litigation matters.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.
• Manage court filings in both state and federal courts.
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain case files and organize litigation documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Assist with document production, discovery management, and exhibit preparation.
• Track and monitor litigation deadlines to ensure timely filings and responses.

Skills

Legal document management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Court filings knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and has experience supporting attorneys handling complex business and commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of commercial and business litigation matters
• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery
• Manage court filings in both state and federal courts
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Maintain case files and organize litigation documents
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors
• Assist with document production, discovery management, and exhibit preparation
• Track and monitor litigation deadlines to ensure timely filings and responses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in commercial, business, or complex civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements
• Experience with state and federal court filings preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Hybrid work flexibility available after a successful 90-day onboarding period

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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