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Litigation Legal Assistant Insurance Defense

Workway, Inc.


Job Location:

Coral Gables, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85 - 75000
Posted: 8 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are a professional staffing firm working with organizations across the country to place exceptional candidates. Currently we have a Litigation Insurance Defense - Legal Assistant opportunity with a well-established South Florida Law Firm.

This is a Hybrid opportunity.


The Litigation Insurance Defense - Legal Assistant is responsible for the specific duties listed below.

Your specific duties will include:
  • Provide dedicated administrative and litigation support to assigned insurance defense attorneys.
  • Assist with cases from initial assignment through trial settlement or resolution.
  • Prepare format proofread and electronically file pleadings motions discovery correspondence notices and other legal documents.
  • Assist with preparation and service of answers affirmative defenses motions notices subpoenas and discovery requests/responses.
  • Coordinate and manage attorney calendars including court appearances depositions mediations hearings examinations under oath and client meetings.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case calendars tickler systems deadlines and litigation schedules.
  • Assist attorneys with discovery management including organizing reviewing and maintaining discovery documents and responses.
  • Prepare deposition and hearing materials including exhibits indexes binders and electronic files.
  • Coordinate depositions mediations hearings inspections and other litigation-related events.
  • Communicate professionally with insurance carriers claims adjusters clients opposing counsel courts witnesses experts and other third parties.
  • Assist with obtaining medical records employment records incident reports photographs statements and other case-related documentation as needed.
  • Open and maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm procedures.
Required qualifications for the position include:
  • 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience in insurance defense.
  • Strong understanding of litigation deadlines and the ability to effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Word and Outlook.
  • Experience with electronic filing systems and legal case management software.
Preferred qualifications for the position include:
  • Familiarity with state and federal court procedures.
  • Experience with PerfectLaw software.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Pay Rate Range: $75000 - $85 000 for salaried position.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience and location. Employees have access to healthcare benefits including medical dental and vision as well as a 401(k) plan.


Let one of our recruiters assist you in finding and preparing for interviews with our clients. Whether you are interested in a direct hire temp-to-hire or temporary position Workway can help you to put your best foot forward. Contact us today!

Workway Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. For our complete EEO & Pay Transparency statement please visit To receive state and federal compliance posters e-mail or call 972.514.1515.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC