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Job Title: Legal Assistant – First-Party Property / Liability Defense
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Salary Range: $58,000–$65,000 annually
Experience: 3 years
Job Summary
We are seeking a Legal Assistant with at least three years of experience in first-party property litigation, liability defense, or both. This position will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys while helping maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and coordinate legal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
- Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Maintain case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
- Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
- Assist with discovery, document collection, and case preparation.
- Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and court personnel.
- Support trial preparation and ensure relevant documents are properly organized.
- Assist with daily office and administrative tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in first-party property and/or liability defense.
- Familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, and case management.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to join in November or December 2026 is preferred to facilitate training before the current employee's anticipated February 2027 departure.
Salary : $58,000 - $65,000