Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Orlando is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This position requires at least 5 years of legal support experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Word. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with various legal processes, manage administrative tasks, and maintain organized client files. A strong understanding of Florida court procedures is essential for this role, presenting an excellent opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal support.
• Hands-on experience with Florida court procedures, including e-service and e-filing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks efficiently.
• Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Schedule hearings and depositions.
• Maintain organized case materials and manage attorney calendars.

Skills

5+ years of legal support experience

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Typing speed of 65+ wpm

Attention to detail

High accuracy in tasks

Ability to multitask

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

A well‑established Orlando law office is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional with strong legal administrative experience and a passion for supporting busy attorneys in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of legal support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and advanced proficiency in MS Word (priority), Outlook, and Excel. A typing speed of 65+ wpm with high accuracy is required.

Candidates must also have hands‑on experience with Florida court procedures, including e‑service and e‑filing.

• Prioritize and manage administrative tasks efficiently
• Open and maintain client files
• Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Perform e‑filing through state and federal systems
• Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and related events
• Maintain organized case materials, binders, and folders
• Manage attorney calendars and provide timely reminders
• Strong understanding of legal terms & procedures
• Knowledge of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to multitask and interact professionally with diverse groups
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal communication