Litigation Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense (Medical Malpractice)

Location: Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 - on site

Salary: $64,000–$68,000

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our insurance defense practice in Altamonte Springs. The firm focuses primarily on medical malpractice defense and is looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support and legal administrative skills.

Responsibilities:

Manage heavy scheduling and calendaring of hearings, depositions, mediations, and deadlines

Maintain litigation calendars and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines

Draft, format, and file legal documents and correspondence

Assist attorneys with day-to-day litigation support

Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and insurance carriers

Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files

Provide general legal administrative support as needed

Qualifications:

3–5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation

Medical malpractice defense experience is a strong plus

Excellent calendaring, scheduling, and time-management skills

Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filings

Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Professional communication and organizational skills

Why Join Us:

Stable, established defense practice

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaborative, professional in-office environment

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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