Legal Assistant

About the CompanyWe are seeking an experienced, detail oriented Legal Assistant to join a fast paced litigation team handling first party property and general liability insurance defense matters. This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in Florida.About the RoleThis role supports attorneys in high volume insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate must be able to perform scheduling, calendaring, template discovery, subpoena preparation, deadline tracking, and file management.ResponsibilitiesManage litigation files from intake through resolutionMaintain attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial related tasksSchedule hearings, depositions, inspections, mediations, and client meetingsDraft and issue template discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissionsPrepare discovery responses, objections, and related document production supportDraft and issue non party notices and subpoenas to medical providers, employers, vendors, custodians of records, and other third partiesTrack subpoena compliance and follow up to ensure timely productionObtain, organize, and summarize records, invoices, photographs, estimates, claim documents, medical records, and billing materialsAssist with deposition preparation, including exhibits, chronologies, and document organizationCoordinate with attorneys, clients, adjusters, experts, vendors, court reporters, and opposing counselAssist with e filing, service, case management updates, and litigation task trackingEnsure files remain organized, current, and ready for hearings, mediations, and trialSupport trial preparation as neededQualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in an insurance defense firm preferredFlorida residence requiredExperience with first party property defense and general liability defense preferredStrong experience with discovery, subpoenas, scheduling, calendaring, and litigation file managementFamiliarity with Florida civil procedure, e filing, and litigation deadlinesAbility to manage high volume litigation files efficientlyStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organization, follow through, and attention to detailExperience working with insurance carriers, adjusters, and institutional clients preferredProficiency with case management systems, Microsoft Office, and e filing platformsPreferred ExperienceFirst party property insurance defenseGeneral liability defenseDiscovery drafting and subpoena preparationInsurance carrier reporting and complianceWorking with high volume litigation teams