Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position

Crawford Thomas LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Year-end bonus eligibility

Covered parking

Job summary

Crawford Thomas LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice.

This on-site role requires 5+ years of experience, expertise in preparing and filing court documents, managing calendars, and handling a high volume of cases.

Competitive hourly pay of $30–$36, plus year-end bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal support experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation processes.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support throughout civil litigation.
• Manage electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare, file, and maintain court documents.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and related events.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and appointments.
• Maintain accurate case information in case management software.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Provide additional legal support as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation process

Court filings

Calendar management

Electronic filing systems

Communication skills

Multitasking

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree / Paralegal certificate

Tools

Legal case management software

E-filing systems

Job description

LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL

Location: Orlando, FL | On-Site

Pay: $30–$36/hour

Experience: 5+ Years

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, HOA/Condominium, Real Estate & Business Law

Bonus: Year-End Bonus Eligibility

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established and growing boutique law firm in Orlando, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support its attorneys and civil litigation practice.

This role is ideal for a legal professional with 5+ years of experience who understands the civil litigation process and can confidently manage a high volume of cases, court filings, calendars, and deadlines.

The firm focuses on condominium and homeowners' association law, real estate, commercial litigation, and business law.

What You’ll Do

• Provide legal and administrative support throughout the civil litigation process.
• Manage electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare, file, and maintain court documents, including electronic court filings.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation-related events.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, appointments, and notifications.
• Maintain accurate case information within legal case management software.
• Help manage a significant caseload while keeping deadlines and priorities organized.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Provide additional legal and administrative support as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support experience.
• Strong understanding of the civil litigation process.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.
• Experience scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Strong calendar, deadline, and case-management skills.
• Experience using legal case management software.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a high-volume caseload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Preferred Experience

• Spanish language skills.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Experience supporting attorneys within litigation, real estate, HOA/condominium, or business law.

Compensation & Benefits

• $30–$36/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Year-end bonus eligibility.
• Covered parking.
• Additional benefits and compensation based on experience and qualifications.

WHY JOIN?

• Join a well-established and growing Orlando boutique law firm.
• Work across several practice areas, including civil litigation and real estate law.
• Competitive hourly compensation of $30–$36/hour.
• Collaborative professional work environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful case-management and litigation responsibilities.