Legal Assistant Paralegal

Hybrid Schedule (2–3 days work from home)

A growing law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys handling employment‑related defense litigation before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. This role is ideal for someone with strong defense litigation experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a team of defense attorneys
• Manage correspondence, emails, phone calls, and communications with clients, courts, and vendors
• Assist with all phases of the litigation and discovery process
• Prepare filings, perform bates numbering and red actions, and e‑file documents in state and federal courts
• Help prepare for hearings, arbitrations, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
• Process monthly expense reports and assist with time entry edits as requested
• Format and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate meetings and litigation events
• Handle conflict checks and client intake for new matters
• Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail

• Minimum 4 years of defense litigation experience (required)
• Strong working knowledge of Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to type 65+ WPM
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with e‑filing, time entry systems, and electronic document management systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Positive, dependable, and team‑oriented attitude

• Stable role with defense litigation focus
• Collaborative, professional work environment