Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Family Law
CM Legal
A leading South Florida law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Coral Gables office, supporting attorneys in insurance defense, premises liability, and family law matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team and take on meaningful case management and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
The Legal Assistant will support attorneys across all phases of case handling, including preparing, editing, and filing legal documents with Florida courts, and drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions. The role also involves coordinating and scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings; maintaining attorney calendars and monitoring deadlines; and organizing client files to ensure accuracy and completeness. The Legal Assistant will regularly communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and insurance representatives, and will assist with billing and other administrative functions as needed.
Candidates should have at least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation, insurance defense, premises liability, family law, or a related practice area. A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. This is a hybrid role requiring four days per week on-site.