What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant - Tampa, FL position at LHH?
Job Description: Legal Assistant
Location: Tampa, FL
Position: Legal Assistant
Salary: $64,000-$72,000/YR (depending on experience)
Overview: LHH Talent Solutions is seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Assistant to join their team in the Tampa office. The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance defense, with medical malpractice defense experience being a major plus. This position requires a lot of scheduling, teamwork, and a great attitude. The role involves working for two associates on a large overall team and is fully in-office with no remote schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, revise, and finalize correspondence and legal documents/pleadings.
- File pleadings through state and federal ePortals.
- Manage attorney schedules and update calendars with case-related deadlines and upcoming events.
- Interact with clients and maintain client files.
- Enter information into the firms practice management program.
Requirements:
- Insurance defense experience is required; medical malpractice defense experience is a major plus.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent, quality work product to both attorneys and clients.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
- Team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Fully onsite position.
- Health benefits, including three different plans through Florida Blue (one being 100% covered by the firm).
- Life insurance.
- PTO.
- Additional benefits and salary commensurate with experience.
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for legal work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at LHH Talent Solutions in Tampa.
Pay Details: $64,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $64,000 - $72,000
