Litigation Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Collaborative and professional work环境

Opportunity to work on sophisticated案件

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Tampa partners with a growing law firm to recruit an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant who will support a busy team handling complex construction defect and insurance recovery matters.

The role focuses on drafting and filing pleadings, managing calendars, and coordinating discovery and hearings, with a strong emphasis on Florida courts and effective case management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong understanding of Florida court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Experience supporting litigation matters through various stages of the legal process.
• Prior exposure to construction defect, insurance coverage, property damage, or commercial litigation is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and file documents electronically in Florida state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all records and documents remain up to date.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, document production, and overall case management.
• Support trial preparation, including coordinating exhibits, witnesses, and case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Track litigation deadlines and help ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling requirements.

Skills

Litigation support

Florida court procedures

E-filing systems

Case management

Construction defect exposure

Insurance recovery

MS Office

Legal case management software

Organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing Tampa law firm to find an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team handling complex construction defect and insurance recovery matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working in a fast paced litigation environment and plays a critical role in moving cases efficiently from inception through resolution.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, edit, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.

• Coordinate and file documents electronically in Florida state and federal courts.

• Manage attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.

• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all records and documents remain up to date.

• Assist attorneys with discovery, document production, and overall case management.

• Support trial preparation, including coordinating exhibits, witnesses, and case materials.

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.

• Track litigation deadlines and help ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm setting.

• Strong understanding of Florida court procedures and e-filing systems.

• Experience supporting litigation matters through various stages of the legal process.

• Prior exposure to construction defect, insurance coverage, property damage, or commercial litigation is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Collaborative and professional work environment

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters with an established and respected legal team

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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