Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a well-established law firm in Tampa to identify an experienced Legal Assistant specializing in insurance defense litigation, with preferred background in medical malpractice defense. You will support a busy shareholder in a fast-paced litigation practice, staying organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.

The role offers a collaborative, professional environment. Ideal candidates excel at file management, deadlines, and professional communication with

Qualifications

• Experience with state and federal court e-filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and litigation documents.
• File pleadings and legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems.
• Manage a high-volume attorney calendar, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Maintain and organize client files and case information within the firm's practice management system.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation matters.

Skills

E-filing

Calendar management

Litigation support

Document drafting

Tools

Practice management system

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Tampa to identify an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in insurance defense litigation. Experience supporting medical malpractice defense matters is highly preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and professional legal team supporting a busy shareholder in a fast-paced litigation practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and litigation documents
• File pleadings and legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems
• Manage a high-volume attorney calendar, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings
• Coordinate scheduling with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts
• Maintain and organize client files and case information within the firm's practice management system
• Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support while ensuring deadlines are met
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation matters

Qualifications:

• Experience with state and federal court e-filing procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive salary up to $75,000 based on experience

Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected litigation practice

Collaborative office environment with strong team support