Job Summary

A respected national law firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy insurance defense litigation practice in Saint Petersburg, FL. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

This role offers the opportunity to support a sophisticated practice handling first-party and third-party coverage matters while working with a collaborative team of attorneys and legal professionals. The environment is supportive, team-focused, and family-friendly, with strong leadership, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid schedule after the initial training period.

The Legal Administrative Assistant will play an important role in keeping litigation matters organized, deadlines on track, and attorneys well-supported. This is a strong fit for someone who is proactive, organized, service-minded, and looking to grow within a stable and well-established legal services environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
- Manage Florida state court e-filings and assist with federal filings when applicable.
- Maintain attorney calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, trial schedules, and case-related appointments.
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, CMEs, meetings, conferences, and related logistics.
- Conduct conflict checks, assist with new file setup, and organize electronic case files.
- Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys, including task tracking, expense reporting, and vendor invoice processing.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $62,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
- Direct hire, full-time, non-exempt position.
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote after 90 days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Flexible spending accounts and dependent care options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental insurance options.
- Business casual work environment.

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