Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions

West Palm Beach, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70,000–$85,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Criminal Law, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Document Management, Email Management/Administration, Employee Benefits, Expense Reports, Family Law, Fax Machines, File Maintenance, Follow Through, Insurance, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Litigation, Medical Records, Organizational Skills, Personal Injury, Plan Meetings, Process Management, Proofreading, Reimbursement, Time Management, Travel Planning, Vision Plan, Worker's Compensation

LOCATION

West Palm Beach, FL

POSTED

Today

Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Fully onsite
Direct-Hire | Full-time
Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 DOE

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-regarded full-service regional law firm to identify a Commercial LitigationLegal Assistant to support a small, high-performing team in West Palm Beach.

This is a hands-on role within a close-knit office environment, offering strong autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of your work. The team is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented professional who can operate with minimal oversight while maintaining a high level of accuracy and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
Prepare, draft, edit, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and routine motions
Handle Florida state and federal e-filing (including applicable portals and CM/ECF/PACER)
Assist with docketing, service lists, notices, and confirmations
Prepare and issue subpoenas and coordinate the request and tracking of medical records
Open new client matters, conduct conflict checks, and maintain organized case files
Manage incoming email, faxes, and physical mail
Support hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation, including assembling binders and exhibits
Review and enter attorney time for accuracy
Prepare and process pre-bills, invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements
Coordinate travel, meetings, and provide general administrative support in a small office setting

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of recent and tenured civil litigation legal assistant experience required
Background in commercial litigation strongly preferred (family law, criminal law, workers' compensation, and plaintiff personal injury experience will not align with this practice group)
Insurance defense/liability, medical malpractice defense, and/or complex commercial litigation experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment
Proven experience with Florida state and federal e-filing
Strong understanding of litigation processes and document management
High attention to detail with strong proofreading skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Professional, client-focused communication skills
Comfortable supporting a small office with blended legal and administrative responsibilitie

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient legal professional seeking a stable role with meaningful responsibility and direct impact on a small team.If this sounds aligned with your background, or someone in your network, I would welcome a conversation.

Benefits:
Depending on the specific client, location, and role, benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, additional voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness offerings, and a 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Paid leave and holiday eligibility may apply in accordance with applicable laws. Bonus eligibility is based on company and/or individual performance.

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Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions

West Palm Beach, FL

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