We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a direct hire opportunity in Orlando, FL. This onsite role supports a team of attorneys handling employment-related defense litigation before administrative agencies and state and federal courts.
Compensation and Benefit
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- Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 per yea
r.- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.
m.- Work arrangement: Onsite position in Orlando, F
L.- Job type: Direct hir
e.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative, team-focused office. The ideal candidate will bring strong defense litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines with accuracy and professionali
sm.
This position offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to support sophisticated litigation matters in a professional legal environment with supportive attorneys, strong teamwork, and clear expectations for succ
ess.
Key Responsibil
ities
- Provide direct administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling employment-related defense litigation ma
tters.- Manage correspondence, phone calls, emails, client communications, court clerk interactions, vendor communications, calendars, and deadline foll
ow-up.- Assist with all phases of litigation discovery, hearing preparation, arbitration preparation, deposition coordination, mediation coordination, and trial prepar
ation.- Prepare, format, proofread, bates number, redact, and e-file legal documents with Florida state and federal c
ourts.- Maintain organized physical and electronic files, support conflict checks and client intake, and coordinate meeting arrange
ments.- Process monthly expense reports and assist with time entry review, revisions, and related administrative tasks as requ
ested.
Qualific
ations:
Applicants must be able to type at leas
t 65 WPMA high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree i
s a plusMinimum four years of solid DEFENSE litigation experience including Florida and Federal Rules of Civil P
rocedureIntermediate to advance skills in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), time entry and e-Filing, and knowledge of an electronic document management system is p
referredExcellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong writing/gramma
r skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with quick turnarou
nd timesMaintains a positive, “can-do” attitude when dealing with clients, co-workers, and a
ttorneysProven organizational skills, high dependability, initiative, flexibility, resiliency, and a pleasant disposition are essential attributes for this