Litigation Legal Assistant
About the Role
A well-established law firm in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its Litigation Practice Group in a full-time, in-office role. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex documents, deadlines, and attorney support needs in a fast-paced law firm environment. The Litigation Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys, clients, courts, and internal teams to support active litigation matters from case opening through ongoing case management. This is a strong opportunity for a legal assistant who values stability, professional teamwork, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to a respected litigation practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to litigation attorneys, including daily case management and document coordination.
- Prepare, proofread, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, filings, and litigation-related documents.
- Manage electronic and paper case files while maintaining accurate, organized, and confidential records.
- Assist with court filings, e-filing procedures, deadlines, hearing coordination, and litigation calendars.
- Support case openings, conflict checks, billing processes, expense tracking, reimbursements, and client documentation.
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, vendors, and outside parties while managing multiple priorities.
Pay
$70,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday.
Work Arrangement
In office, no remote option.
Location
Miami, FL 33131.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance (for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer).
- 401k retirement plan.
- Statutory sick pay where required.