Job Description
Job Description
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST, 2 Days in Office a Week
Job Summary:
LHH is currently recruiting for a law firm in the Tampa area. The client is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Assistant with a strong background in civil litigation. This hybrid position requires candidates to reside in the greater Tampa area. 2 Days in Office is required by the candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
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E-filing in Florida State and Federal courts
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Familiarity with civil and arbitration procedures/filings
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Maintain attorney calendars (meetings, depositions, mediations, travel)
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Coordinate with outside law firms for scheduling
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Proofread and finalize legal documents (correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions)
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Prepare and file pleadings and discovery documents
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Open and close legal files
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Manage correspondence with law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
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Organize and manage heavy document loads
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Track deadlines using docketing and calendar systems
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Assist multiple attorneys with trial preparation
Requirements:
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5–10 years of experience in general liability or insurance defense
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Experience supporting multiple attorneys or managing a caseload of 100+ cases
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Proficiency in scheduling hearings, depositions, CMEs, and mediations
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Strong experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
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Experience with iManage system
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Comfortable with using e-filing systems
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Clay Butler
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.