Legal Assistant – Litigation

Legal Assistant – Litigation
Sarasota, FL
Direct Hire
In-Office

TempExperts is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a respected law firm in Sarasota, FL. This position supports multiple attorneys within a busy litigation practice, providing comprehensive administrative and legal assistance in both Federal and State matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of court procedures and legal documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal administrative support to litigation attorneys, including case management, document preparation, and correspondence.
• File pleadings and other documents in Federal and State courts, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements.
• Manage case openings, conflicts checks, billing, training, and records coordination.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents with accuracy and professionalism.
• Track firm, attorney, and client expenses; process reimbursements and payments.
• Assist with client billing, including narrative entry, tracking billable tasks, and preparing final invoices.
• Schedule hearings, court appearances, and client meetings in coordination with attorneys.
• Calculate legal deadlines and ensure timely completion of required filings.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, calls, and emails with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Assist with business development event coordination as needed.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality service to clients, attorneys, and colleagues.

Requirements/Education:

• 3–5 years of law firm experience required, preferably as a litigation legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State court filing procedures.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Must be able to work onsite; this position is not remote or hybrid.

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.