Litigation Legal Assistant - Temp-to-Hire | Miami, FL

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a well-established law firm in Miami, Florida. This is a fully onsite position and an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with insurance defense experience who is looking to join a busy, collaborative litigation team with long-term potential.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing pleadings, managing calendars, coordinating depositions, and handling billing tasks

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation legal assistant experience required.
• Insurance defense experience required.
• Proficient in Florida state and federal court procedures and e-filing.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, motions, and other legal documents
• Assist with state and federal court filings and e-filing
• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and other litigation-related activities
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Assist with time entry, billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense

MS Word

MS Outlook

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a well-established law firm in Miami, Florida. This is a fully onsite position and an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with insurance defense experience who is looking to join a busy, collaborative litigation team with long-term potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys

• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, motions, and other legal documents

• Assist with state and federal court filings and e-filing

• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings

• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and other litigation-related activities

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files

• Assist with time entry, billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation legal assistant experience required

• Insurance defense experience required

• Knowledge of Florida state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems preferred

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Outlook

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Position Details

• Location: Miami, FL

• Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday-Friday

• Employment Type: Temp-to-hire

• Benefits: Benefit offerings may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k), and paid leave, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.

If you have 2-3 years of insurance defense litigation experience and are interested in a temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Details: $31.00 to $32.00 per hour

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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