Legal Secretary (Civil Litigation Exp Req)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a boutique insurance defense law firm in Orlando, seeks a Legal Assistant with civil litigation experience to support a team of attorneys handling complex state, federal, and appellate matters. You will draft pleadings, manage calendars, e-file, and liaise with clients and courts in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of civil litigation experience, strong proofreading and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and file management.

Qualifications

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

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 deadlines and rules compliance
• 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

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Court procedures

E-filing

Organization

Proofreading

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation Exp Req) Location: Orlando, FL

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