Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Tampa, FL (Insurance Defense Preferred
Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 (based on experience)

Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of litigation experience to support attorneys in medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working on complex cases with a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain attorney calendars and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.

· Draft, edit, and manage legal documents, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.

· Prepare and file documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal and federal CM/ECF systems.

· Handle attorney billing, time entry, and ensure compliance with client billing guidelines.

· Communicate effectively with clients, experts, vendors, and court personnel.

· Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and discovery materials from inception through trial.

· Support case closure and document retention processes.

· Utilize litigation management systems such as CaseGlide, Acuity, and Legal Tracker.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or paralegal certificate preferred.

· Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a legal assistant in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or healthcare litigation.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and familiarity with legal document management systems.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location:
Tampa, Florida | On-site position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person