Legal Assistant — Litigation Support

Job overview

The Legal Assistant — Litigation Support role is hybrid, with four days per week onsite in Coral Gables, FL. Compensation is not specified. Weber Gallagher is a law firm with more than 160 legal professionals across 13 locations; this role supports attorneys in insurance defense, premises liability, and family law. The assistant provides case-management, litigation, and client-service support to help attorneys manage a diverse caseload. The work includes preparing filings, coordinating case events, maintaining records, and communicating with clients and other parties.

What you'll do

• Assist attorneys with insurance defense, premises liability, and family law matters.
• Prepare, edit, and file legal documents with Florida courts.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and notices.
• Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and client files.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other third parties.
• Assist with billing, expense tracking, and case management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

hybrid

coral gables fl

weber gallagher

litigation support

insurance defense

premises liability

family law

court filings

case management

microsoft office

3+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), medical benefits, bonuses, and other generous benefits
• the firm describes its office environment as friendly.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of legal assistant experience supporting attorneys in litigation or related practice areas. A bachelor’s degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferred. Hybrid schedule requires four onsite days weekly.

About the employer

Weber Gallagher is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.