Lead Legal Assistant - 3Rd Party Defense

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tracy HannAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a well-established and highly respected Florida litigation defense firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide direct support to a Managing Shareholder with an active practice focused on medical malpractice defense and complex civil litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, professional environment supporting a seasoned trial attorney handling sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters.Why join us?

• * Support an accomplished Managing Shareholder with a sophisticated litigation practice.
• * Join a stable, collegial defense firm with an outstanding reputation in Florida litigation.
• * Handle challenging, high-profile medical malpractice and civil defense matters from inception through trial.
• * Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including excellent paid time off and employer-paid medical and dental coverage.

Job DetailsResponsibilities

• * Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial.
• * Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and trial dates.
• * Prepare, revise, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents in Florida state and federal courts.
• * Coordinate depositions, mediations, expert witness schedules, and court reporting services.
• * Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court deadlines.
• * Track litigation deadlines, scheduling orders, and case management requirements.
• * Prepare trial notebooks, witness and exhibit binders, exhibit lists, and other trial materials.
• * Coordinate with clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• * Assist with discovery, including document productions, subpoenas, medical records, and deposition materials.
• * Monitor incoming filings and correspondence and proactively manage attorney workflow.

Qualifications

• * 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• * Experience supporting medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, or complex civil litigation preferred.
• * Strong knowledge of Florida state court procedures and e-filing; federal court experience is a plus.
• * Experience preparing trial materials and coordinating all phases of litigation.
• * Strong calendaring skills
• * Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• * Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation practice.
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common legal case management/document management systems.

Preferred Background

• * Experience supporting a shareholder, partner, or senior trial attorney.
• * Familiarity working with medical experts, healthcare providers, insurers, and complex defense litigation.
• * Comfortable working independently while proactively anticipating attorney and case needs.

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