Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Plantation, FL
Please Note:
To avoid disrupting our daily business operations, we kindly ask that you do not call or visit our offices without a scheduled interview. If your qualifications match our needs, a member of our team will contact you by phone or email. Thank you for your interest in Baker & DiSalvo, P.A.
About Us
Baker & DiSalvo, P.A. is a well-established Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. We proudly serve clients throughout Florida. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and delivering outstanding client service.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our growing team in our Plantation office. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday – Friday
- On-site position (no remote work)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files while ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Prepare, review, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence.
- Coordinate the filing of court documents through the Florida E-Filing Portal and ensure compliance with all court deadlines and procedural rules.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections, and client meetings.
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, medical providers, expert witnesses, and insurance representatives.
- Monitor case deadlines and maintain litigation calendars to ensure timely completion of all required tasks.
- Assist with discovery, including drafting, organizing, and tracking responses and production.
- Request, review, and organize medical records, billing records, lien information, and other case-related documentation.
- Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and assist attorneys with trial preparation.
- Communicate professionally with clients, providing case updates and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
- Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience, preferably in Plaintiff Personal Injury.
- Strong knowledge of Florida court procedures, litigation deadlines, and civil litigation processes.
- Experience with Florida E-Filing Portal.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Experience with Litify or Salesforce is a plus.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Disability Benefits
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Bonus Opportunities
Why Join Baker & DiSalvo?
At Baker & DiSalvo, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment where team members are encouraged to grow and succeed. If you're looking to join a respected law firm that values excellence, integrity, and exceptional client service, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to speak, read and write BOTH English and Spanish?
- Do you have experience supporting Personal Injury Plaintiff legal teams?
Work Location: In person
