Litigation Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

This role requires a highly organized, detail-focused legal assistant who can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. TempExperts is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established insurance defense firm in Tampa, FL.

Litigation Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense
Tampa, FL
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TempExperts is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established insurance defense firm in Tampa, FL. This role requires strong organization, document management, and communication skills to ensure efficient operations.

Position Summary:

This role requires a highly organized, detail-focused legal assistant who can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. You'll support attorneys through the entire litigation process, from case inception to trial.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule depositions and coordinate related communications with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Review, organize, and summarize deposition transcripts, records, and case documentation using litigation support software.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and motions for filing in state and federal courts.
• Support trial preparation efforts including exhibit lists, demonstrative aids, and coordination of witness materials.
• Verify legal citations through Westlaw and ensure all filings meet jurisdictional rules and standards.
• Interface professionally with court personnel, agencies, and clients.
• Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and assist with docketing.
• Provide in-trial assistance with materials, logistics, and courtroom technology setup.
• Accurately record billable hours and adhere to firm timekeeping policies.
• Organize and maintain case files from inception to resolution.
• Assist in factual investigations and discovery, including the handling of electronically stored information (ESI).
• Perform additional legal administrative tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• At least 2 years of litigation support experience required; 3–5+ years preferred in insurance defense.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple attorneys and balance shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and PDF document tools.

TempExperts is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.