Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, a well-established law firm in Tampa, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. You will manage deadlines, coordinate complex matters, and provide exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

The role favors candidates with construction defect litigation experience; insurance defense is also welcome. You will handle pleadings, filings, calendars, hearings, depositions, and trial prep, while maintaining file and document control.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Experience in construction defect litigation preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida court procedures and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Manage court filings through Florida's e-filing system.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars.
• Organize case files and document management systems.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, hearing notebooks, and mediation materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, opposing counsel, and vendors.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in its Tampa office. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who excels at managing deadlines, coordinating complex litigation matters, and providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

The firm has a strong preference for candidates with construction defect litigation experience, but will also consider individuals with a solid background in insurance defense litigation.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Manage court filings through Florida's e-filing system.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars.
• Organize case files and document management systems.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, hearing notebooks, and mediation materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, opposing counsel, and vendors.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with construction defect litigation strongly preferred.
• Insurance defense litigation experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of Florida court procedures and e-filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and collaborative legal team.
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters.
• Stable and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for long term professional growth.

Pay Details: $68,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.