Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / profit-sharing plan

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

LHH in Tallahassee is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role focuses on comprehensive legal and administrative tasks, calendar management, and coordination of meetings and filings.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of legal assistant experience, solid insurance defense knowledge, and excellent communication. A collaborative team, health/dental/vision perks, and a proactive attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance defense litigation and legal terminology.
• Experience supporting attorneys with active litigation caseloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software and systems.
• Experience with electronic filing and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedules, and deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and process legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with case management and maintain organized electronic case files.
• Coordinate communications with clients, attorneys, courts, and other parties.
• Electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day case needs and administrative tasks.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Work independently while also collaborating with other legal support staff.
• Provide additional support to attorneys and team members as needed.

Skills

Legal support

Litigation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Electronic filing

Case management software

Education

Paralegal certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Electronic filing platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to join a collaborative legal team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys
• Manage attorney calendars, schedules, and deadlines
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Prepare, format, proofread, and process legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with case management and maintain organized electronic case files
• Coordinate communications with clients, attorneys, courts, and other parties
• Electronically file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely completion of assignments
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day case needs and administrative tasks
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Work independently while also collaborating with other legal support staff
• Provide additional support to attorneys and team members as needed

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience required
• Strong understanding of insurance defense litigation and legal terminology
• Experience supporting attorneys with active litigation caseloads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software and systems
• Experience with electronic filing and legal case management systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Highly professional, dependable, and proactive
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) / profit-sharing plan
• PTO
• Bonus opportunities

The ideal candidate is an experienced insurance defense legal professional who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate an attorney’s needs. Strong communication skills, professionalism, initiative, and the ability to effectively manage competing deadlines are essential to success in this role.

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