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LHH · 5 hours ago

Legal Assistant

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $68K/yr

2+ years exp

LHH is partnering with a respected Jacksonville law firm to hire an experienced Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant. This role supports multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice, requiring strong organization, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive, medically complex matters.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Richard Harley

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day litigation support, including drafting, formatting, and finalizing pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery responses, and case correspondence

Maintain and organize case files, medical records, deposition transcripts, expert materials, and trial preparation documents

Request, track, and follow up on medical records and billing information; assist in preparing medical summaries and chronologies

Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings

Communicate with clients, medical offices, opposing counsel, and courts in a professional and timely manner

Assist with e-filing in state and federal courts and support attorneys through trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, witness lists, and binders

Qualification

Medical malpractice experienceFlorida civil litigation proceduresLegal case management softwareMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills