Legal Assistant

Kubicki Draper • Tampa, FL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tampa office of Kubicki Draper is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in insurance defense, including complex Federal and State Court litigation involving professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims. The role requires proficiency in legal software and procedures, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The firm emphasizes a strong culture, work-life balance, career growth, and diversity.

Requirements

• Competent and proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to follow up on items
• Task-oriented and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Prior experience managing attorney calendars/scheduling
• Prior experience capturing attorney time
• Prior experience drafting legal documents, including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports
• Working knowledge of Florida Court procedures
• Familiarity with e-Service and e-Filing

Nice To Haves

• Experience in insurance defense
• Experience in complex Federal and State Court litigation involving professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars/scheduling
• Capture attorney time
• Draft legal documents, including standardized letters and the framework for pleadings and reports
• Follow up on items
• Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical insurance
• 401k (with match)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed