Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Location: Fort Lauderdale | Established Florida litigation practice

A well-established Florida litigation firm with multiple offices statewide is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with Insurance Defense experience. This role offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to support a busy litigation team in a collaborative, low-turnover environment.

The Role:

• Attorney calendar management and scheduling

• Litigation document drafting, proofreading, and formatting

• Court filings through Florida state and federal e-filing systems

• Billing, invoicing, and compliance with client guidelines

• Case management and litigation support portal updates

• Client communication and administrative support

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Core hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (flexible start times)

• Hybrid consideration after 90 days

Compensation:

• $70,000-$80,000 base salary (DOE)

• Discretionary year-end bonus with longevity component

Ideal Background:

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in Insurance Defense

• Medical malpractice or healthcare defense experience preferred

• Experience with Florida court filings and litigation procedures

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

• Detail oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing deadlines

Benefits:

• Benefits begin the first of the month following hire

• Multiple medical plan options; dental fully employer paid

• 401(k) eligibility after 30 days plus profit sharing

• Generous PTO growth structure and paid holidays

• Employer-paid life insurance and additional voluntary benefits

• Regular employee appreciation events

Apply in confidence by reaching out directly to Amanda Carrazana on LinkedIn.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role supporting insurance defense matters.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including discovery support and trial preparation.
• Experience handling electronic filings in Florida state and federal courts.
• Proficiency with case management software and the ability to maintain accurate matter records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and a dependable approach to deadline-driven work.
• Prior exposure to medical malpractice or healthcare defense matters is preferred.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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