Job Description

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

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