Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Tampa law firm seeking a Legal Secretary to support a busy Insurance Defense Litigation practice. The role emphasizes managing litigation calendars, drafting pleadings, and coordinating e-filing in state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Insurance Defense Litigation, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience in Insurance Defense Litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in deadline-driven environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys within an insurance defense practice.
• Draft, proofread, revise, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage complex attorney calendars, including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, inspections, and trials.
• Coordinate state and federal court e-filing and maintain critical litigation deadlines.
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic case files throughout the life of a matter.
• Prepare trial materials, deposition binders, exhibits, and case documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, insurance adjusters, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, pre-bills, and invoice processing.
• Handle conflict checks, new matter intake, document management, and records maintenance.
• Provide coverage for team members and assist with training and onboarding initiatives

Skills

Attention to detail

Litigation support

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Legal Secretary – Insurance Defense Litigation | Tampa, FL | $65,000 - $75,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in the Tampa area that is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Insurance Defense Litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing litigation deadlines, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

If you have a strong litigation background and experience handling insurance defense matters, this could be an excellent next step in your legal career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys within an insurance defense practice
• Draft, proofread, revise, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage complex attorney calendars, including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, inspections, and trials
• Coordinate state and federal court e-filing and maintain critical litigation deadlines
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic case files throughout the life of a matter
• Prepare trial materials, deposition binders, exhibits, and case documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, insurance adjusters, experts, and vendors
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, pre-bills, and invoice processing
• Handle conflict checks, new matter intake, document management, and records maintenance
• Provide coverage for team members and assist with training and onboarding initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience within Insurance Defense Litigation
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management/document management systems

Why This Opportunity?

Competitive salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Established and growing litigation practice

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Work alongside experienced insurance defense attorneys

Long-term stability and career growth potential

If you're an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Secretary seeking a new opportunity with a reputable Tampa law firm