Litigation Legal Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is recruiting for a Litigation Legal Assistant in Orlando, FL. The role requires 3+ years of defense litigation experience and a preference for candidates who have supported commercial or construction litigation matters in a law firm.

You will provide high-level support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment, handling file management, document preparation, calendars, and client billing while maintaining strong client relations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of defense litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Commercial litigation and/or construction litigation experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and terminology.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files and records.
• Open new matters, including conflict checks, and close files per procedures.
• Maintain and update database records as case/client info changes.
• Create charts, spreadsheets, and documents to track case information.
• Prepare, type, proofread, and edit legal documents from dictation or notes.
• Manage attorney calendars, contacts, and file listings.
• Schedule meetings, conference rooms, depositions, and other appointments.
• Assist with client billing: input attorney time, edit bills, deliver bills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iManage

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant – Commercial/Construction Litigation

Location: Orlando, FL 32801 – Downtown Orlando

Position Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Onsite

Experience: 3+ years of defense litigation experience in a law firm environment

Law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its busy litigation practice group in Orlando. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of defense litigation experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have supported commercial litigation and/or construction litigation matters in a law firm environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing high-level support to attorneys and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files and records.


• Open new matters, including completing conflict checks, and close files according to established procedures.


• Maintain and update database records as case and client information changes.


• Create charts, spreadsheets, and other documents to track and organize case information.


• Prepare, type, proofread, and edit legal documents from dictation, handwritten notes, or other sources.


• Manage attorney calendars, contact lists, and file listings.


• Schedule meetings, conference rooms, depositions, and other appointments as needed.


• Assist with the client billing process, including:


• Inputting attorney time


• Editing and reviewing bills


• Delivering bills electronically and in paper format


• Initiate, answer, and direct telephone calls while professionally handling messages and client communications.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and colleagues.


• Provide general administrative and litigation support to the practice group.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of defense litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.


• Commercial litigation and/or construction litigation experience strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and terminology.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Professional demeanor and strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Team-oriented attitude with a proactive approach to assignments.


• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.


• iManage experience is a plus.

If you have strong defense litigation experience and a background in commercial or construction litigation, we'd love to hear from you!