Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Assistant

About Pitisci, Dowell & Markowitz Pitisci, Dowell & Markowitz is a highly focused personal injury law firm located in Tampa, FL, specializing exclusively in plaintiff's auto accident cases. The firm's owner handles all files personally, maintaining a boutique caseload of 60-70 cases per year. We offer a competitive, professional, and structured environment where your litigation support skills are the focus.

The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to manage the full front-end litigation process for our firm. Your primary responsibility is to serve as the critical support line, handling all file movement from initial pleading through pre-mediation. This is a full-time, in-office position with the potential for flexible remote work once a strong working relationship is established.

Key Responsibilities

• Pleadings & Filing: Independently draft and file lawsuits and initial court pleadings.
• Discovery Management: Prepare and propound initial discovery, including Answers to Interrogatories and Responses to Requests to Produce/Requests for Admissions.
• Case Coordination: Schedule depositions (depos) for attorneys and clients.
• Medical Records: Efficiently order, track, and organize all necessary medical records.

Qualifications

• Required Litigation Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable litigation experience in Florida , specifically handling personal injury or automobile insurance defense cases.
• Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge of the Florida front-end civil litigation process and discovery procedures.
• Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with legal scheduling and filing systems.
• Schedule: Full-time, 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday.
• Location: Must be able to commute to the office in Tampa, FL.

Compensation & Perks

• Pay: Very competitive salary commensurate with extensive litigation experience.
• Flexibility: Opportunity for remote work after a strong working relationship is established.

Small personal injury firm, only handling plaintiff's cases.

Company Description

Small personal injury firm, only handling plaintiff's cases.

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