Labor & Employment Legal Assistant

LHH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Legal is partnering with a respected Orlando law firm to hire an experienced Labor & Employment Legal Assistant. You will support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment, handling diverse administrative duties and complex documents.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a law firm, strong e-filing knowledge, and superior organizational skills. This role offers growth within a collaborative legal team and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience as a Legal Assistant supporting multiple attorneys.
• Labor & Employment law experience required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, including Track Changes, Styles, document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative and secretarial support to a busy team of attorneys.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and process legal documents, including pleadings, motions, complaints, subpoenas, and related filings.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor critical deadlines.
• Handle federal, state, and appellate court filings, including e-filing.
• Maintain case files, client records, and legal documents.
• Assist with new matter openings, conflict checks, and file closing procedures.
• Support billing activities, time entry, and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Provide flexible administrative assistance as needed across the legal team.

Skills

Labor & Employment law

Legal secretarial support

E-filing

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Calendar management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

e-filing systems

Job description

LHH Legal is partnering with a highly respected law firm in Orlando seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and enjoys supporting multiple attorneys in a sophisticated practice.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and prior labor & employment law experience. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on a variety of employment matters while serving as a critical member of a collaborative legal support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative and secretarial support to a busy team of attorneys.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and process legal documents, including pleadings, motions, complaints, subpoenas, and related filings.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor critical deadlines.
• Handle federal, state, and appellate court filings, including e-filing.
• Maintain case files, client records, and legal documents.
• Assist with new matter openings, conflict checks, and file closing procedures.
• Support billing activities, time entry, and expense reporting.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Provide flexible administrative assistance as needed across the legal team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience as a Legal Assistant supporting multiple attorneys.
• Labor & Employment law experience required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, including Track Changes, Styles, document comparison, and complex document formatting.
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and legal technology platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established and respected law firm.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a collaborative team.
• Work on sophisticated labor and employment matters.
• Competitive compensation with potential flexibility for highly qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to become an integral member of a successful legal practice.