Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Litigation (Med Mal/Insurance Defense) LHH is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team focused on medical malpractice and insurance defense. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of law‑firm experience, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and can work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence from draft through proofread final.
• Reformat pleadings; coordinate e‑filing in Federal, State, and Appellate courts.
• Manage complex scheduling and calendaring for attorneys, clients, experts, and local counsel.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs; handle service of process.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and ensure document accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting attorneys in a law‑firm setting (med mal/insurance defense preferred).
• Exceptional organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure; team‑oriented with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, Dropbox; experience with Perfect Law and M365 is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently and carrying assignments to completion with limited guidance.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary: $60,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD/STD, transportation benefit, 401(k), and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave).
• Additional income opportunities may include discretionary profit‑sharing and a merit‑based bonus.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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