Legal Assistant (Florida Litigation Support)

About the Company

At Attorney Assistant, we're a fast-growing provider of virtual staffing solutions, supporting law firms, executives, and businesses across the United States. We also operate Turn Key Ops, our sister company under the same leadership, which focuses on delivering high-quality virtual support across a broader range of industries.

Overview

We are looking for an organized and experienced Legal Assistant to support a litigation law firm with case management, legal documentation, electronic filing, client communication, and trial preparation.

This role requires prior Florida legal experience, especially with Florida state courts and electronic filing. The ideal candidate has strong civil litigation experience, excellent written and verbal English communication skills, and the ability to support complex cases with minimal supervision.

Experience supporting plaintiff-side personal injury litigation is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and legal teams with civil litigation and personal injury matters

• Manage and organize case files, pleadings, records, and supporting documents

• Assist with electronic filing, primarily in Florida state courts

• Track deadlines, court dates, appointments, and case-related tasks

• Assist with discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation

• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, filings, and correspondence

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members

• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and task updates in the firm's systems

• Follow up on pending items to help keep cases moving efficiently

• Handle confidential client and case information with professionalism and discretion

Required Skills and Experience

• Prior legal assistant or law firm support experience

• Florida legal experience is required

• Civil litigation or litigation support experience

• Experience with Florida state courts and electronic filing

• Experience with case management, pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, or trial preparation

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Comfortable handling legal documents, case records, and client communication

• Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred

• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning legal systems and administrative tools

• Able to work independently in a remote setup

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits

• Full-time schedule, Monday to Friday

• Business hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time

• Starts at $7 USD/hour, with a possibility of a pay increase from a performance evaluation

• Must have a reliable device, stable internet connection, and quiet remote work setup.

• PTO, referral incentives, and bonuses where applicable

Note: This posting is for a current hiring need. Applicants may also be considered for similar opportunities based on their qualifications, experience, availability, and client requirements.