Legal Assistant - Litigation (Employment Law & Personal Injury)

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Legal Assistant - Litigation (Employment Law & Personal Injury) Defence

Location: Tampa, FL 33602 (In-Office)
Pay Rate: $23–$35/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support 4 attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing deadlines, court filings, and complex case files while serving as a key point of contact for attorneys and clients. This assistant will be handling Employment law and personal injury (defense).

This is a direct placement opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, revise, and file litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• Handle state and federal court e-filings and track deadlines
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other legal resources
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide case updates
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and trial support as needed
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all legal documents and client information

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of recent litigation legal assistant experience
• Hands-on experience with federal court filings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a litigation environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong customer service mindset and professionalism

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Experience in employment law, personal injury, general litigation, or product liability
• Familiarity with document management systems
• Bachelor’s degree

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Consistent daytime schedule (no nights or weekends)
• Stable, professional litigation-focused environment
• Direct placement role offering long-term career stability