Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) — the nation’s largest minority- and women-owned law firm — is seeking a highly organized and experienced Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant to join our Tampa office. This is a full-time in-office position supporting a high-volume Workers’ Comp defense team.

This position is ideal for a sharp, detail-oriented legal assistant with proven experience in Workers’ Compensation defense. You’ll be responsible for managing deadlines, supporting litigation workflows, handling calendar management, preparing documents, and acting as the central point of coordination for a team of 3 attorneys.

To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria
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• Minimum 3 consecutive years as a legal assistant/paralegal in a defense law firm

• Minimum 2 consecutive years specifically in Workers’ Compensation legal support

• Experience managing multiple attorneys and high-volume caseloads

• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures

• Proficiency with:

  • DOAH, ECF filings, and PACER

  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

  • Vendor portals (e.g., record retrieval companies)

  • Litify/Salesforce experience is a plus

• Exceptional grammar, time management, and written/verbal communication skills

• Ability to juggle deadlines, calendars, pleadings, and client communications in a fast-paced setting

• Draft and format correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents

• Handle heavy calendaring of court dates, depositions, and deadlines

• Coordinate scheduling with clients, vendors, and courts

• Prepare and follow up on subpoenas

• Organize medical records and discovery documents

• Process incoming/outgoing mail

• Support trial prep and file management as needed

• $53,000 starting salary

• Annual bonuses and merit-based raises

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Life insurance, PTO, paid holidays

• Supportive, fast-paced environment with flexible hours

• Opportunity to grow with the largest minority/women-owned firm in the U.S.

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If you meet the experience requirements and are ready to grow your legal career with a respected and collaborative team, submit your resume today for immediate consideration.

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.