Litigation Legal Assistant

Company: LHH US
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary This role offers the opportunity to support a nationally recognized litigation team known for its deep experience in construction law and government contract disputes. The practice is consistently acknowledged for excellence in complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including work involving public and private development projects, major contractors, design professionals, and entities engaged in large-scale infrastructure and commercial initiatives. This position is ideal for a highly skilled litigation legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and professional environment focused on precision and high-stakes casework. Key Responsibilities Manage complex litigation calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial schedules. Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and discovery documents in accordance with Florida state and federal court rules. Perform electronic filing in state and federal systems and ensure proper service and docketing of all filings. Assist with discovery management: document organization, production preparation, bates labeling, and exhibit coordination. Support hearing and trial preparation, including witness logistics, exhibit binders, demonstratives, and on-site assistance during proceedings. Maintain organized physical and electronic case files, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to records retention guidelines. Communicate professionally with clients, experts, consultants, opposing counsel, and court personnel. Assist with attorney time entry, expenses, and matter-related billing activities. Coordinate internally to ensure deadlines, court requirements, and litigation milestones are consistently met. Qualifications 5 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant supporting civil or commercial litigation is required. Strong mastery of federal and state court procedures, including e-filing and preparation of litigation documents. Excellent command of formatting, grammar, and document organization, including tables of contents and authorities. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF tools, and document management systems. Experience supporting arbitration or administrative proceedings is a plus. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple deadlines. Proven ability to work independently while coordinating closely with attorneys in a fully on-site environment. Benefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www- uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. RE: 3106260 Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year Search managed by: Clay Butler Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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