Legal Assistant (Insurance Litigation)
Legal
Coral GablesFL Direct Hire Apr 22, 2025
Job Title: Legal Assistant (Insurance Litigation)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice group. This full-time, permanent/direct-hire position is based near Miami, FL, and offers the opportunity to work alongside attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced insurance defense environment. The role focuses on supporting all stages of litigation and ensuring the timely execution of legal tasks and court filings.

Compensation:
  • $65,000 – $75,000/year (based on experience)

Work Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday, standard business hours

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:
  • Draft pleadings, discovery documents, correspondence, and trial preparation materials
  • E-file legal documents in Florida state and federal courts
  • Maintain calendars for court deadlines, hearings, and internal meetings
  • Schedule calls and coordinate with courts, clients, and adjusters as needed
  • Manage client files, including document uploads and data organization
  • Assist with trial preparation, including drafting witness and exhibit lists
  • Review invoices and process expense reports
  • Transcribe dictation and convert documents between file formats

Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Assistant:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
  • Strong knowledge of Florida legal procedures and civil litigation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
  • Excellent time management, communication, and proofreading skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Bilingual skills a plus, but not required

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected legal team and work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued. If you’re proactive, organized, and experienced in litigation support, we want to hear from you.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

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