Scheduling Legal Assistant – Defense Litigation
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Job summary
La Cava Jacobson in Tampa, FL is seeking a Scheduling Legal Assistant with 3+ years of legal experience, preferably Insurance Defense, to coordinate hearings, depositions, and related events.
You will manage calendars, prepare scheduling documents, file court documents via Florida E-Filing Portal, and communicate with opposing counsel, clients, and vendors.
The role requires punctuality, strong communication, and the ability to work independently as part of a litigation practice group.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of scheduling or legal support experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, schedule, and calendar hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case events for the practice group.
- Prepare scheduling documents (Notices, Orders, Subpoenas) as needed.
- Submit documents through Florida E-Filing Portal and related services.
- Maintain attorney calendars for hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- Communicate with opposing counsel, vendors, clients, and the Court via email/telephone.
- Assist attorneys with scheduling tasks and related administrative duties.
- Utilize firm software to perform scheduling tasks.
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La Cava Jacobson in Tampa, FL is seeking a Scheduling Legal Assistant with 3+ years of legal experience, preferably Insurance Defense, to coordinate hearings, depositions, and related events.
You will manage calendars, prepare scheduling documents, file court documents via Florida E-Filing Portal, and communicate with opposing counsel, clients, and vendors.
The role requires punctuality, strong communication, and the ability to work independently as part of a litigation practice group.
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