Legal Assistant (Palm Harbor)

Litigation Legal Assistant Palm Harbor, Florida Temp-to-Perm/Direct Hire

TempExperts is seeking an experienced

Litigation Legal Assistant

to join a fast-paced, high-volume legal team. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Perks & Benefits: PTO 10 paid holidays annually Paid health insurance Employer-match 401(k) up to 4% (after 1 year)

Key Responsibilities: Manage trial and discovery deadlines; schedule motions, mediations, and depositions. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, witnesses, experts, and legal service vendors. Prepare and file pleadings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; PACER filing experience preferred. Review documents, manage productions, summarize legal materials, and draft various pleadings. Assist attorneys in preparing for mediations, trials, and depositions. Organize case files, coordinate document productions, and maintain document databases. Conduct legal research, document searches, and factual analysis.

Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting. Strong understanding of state and court agency rules. Expertise in electronic filing (Florida and Federal). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Clio legal software preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. High attention to detail with a proactive, self-directed approach. Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines. Adaptability in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.