Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a well-established law firm in Jacksonville, Florida. This position will support a busy litigation practice with a strong emphasis on insurance defense matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience, including experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
• Prepare, draft, revise, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case management
• Maintain electronic and physical case files
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trial preparation
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Insurance defense experience is required
• Strong knowledge of Florida state court filing procedures
• Experience managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

If you are an organized, detail-oriented legal professional with insurance defense experience, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $62,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Richard Harley

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