Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Job Role:

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Location:

Tampa, FL (Onsite/Hybrid)

Salary: $65,000 - $75, 000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of experience supporting attorneys handling 1st and 3rd party coverage matters. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support, manage case files, and assist attorneys throughout all phases of insurance defense litigation.

• Provide litigation and administrative support to insurance defense attorneys handling 1st and 3rd party coverage cases
• Draft, review, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings
• File legal documents electronically in state and federal courts
• Maintain and organize case files, both electronic and physical
• Assist with discovery, including preparing responses, organizing productions, and tracking deadlines
• Coordinate medical records, expert reports, and case-related documentation
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
• Track and monitor case deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Support trial preparation including preparing exhibits, binders, and trial materials

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Insurance Defense
• Experience supporting 1st party and 3rd party coverage litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience with electronic filing systems (state and federal courts)
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Experience in a law firm environment handling insurance defense matters
• Experience with legal case management software