Legal Assistant Orlando, FL $65k–75k

Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation Exp Req) Location: Orlando, FL Salary: $65,000-$75,000 DOE + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not Available

Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation Exp Req) Description

Our client, a boutique insurance litigation law firm in Orlando, FL, is looking for a Legal Assistant with a strong litigation background to join their team. You will support a team of litigation attorneys handling complex cases in state, federal, and appellate courts. In this role, you will draft, finalize, and e-file legal documents, manage attorney calendars and court deadlines, and communicate directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment in complex cases with many moving parts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven, tight-knit team where your contributions are visible, valued, and positively impact the firm and its clients.

Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation Exp Req) Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery, and correspondence for multiple attorneys • Meticulously coordinate attorney calendars for hearings, depositions, and meetings • E-file documents in state and federal systems and ensure compliance with deadlines and rules • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel • Support trial preparations by securing court reporters, witness preps, and booking travel • Assist paralegal with keeping case files organized, current, and trial-ready • Support timekeeping and billing administration using appropriate software • Assist the team with administrative tasks to keep the firm running smoothly

Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation Exp Req) Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as civil litigation legal assistant/secretary required • Experience with state, federal, and appellate courts required • Mastery of court procedures, deadlines, and e-filing experience required • Enter 14 as your answer to the third application question • Strong organization and proofreading skills required • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management, and timekeeping systems required