Litigation Legal Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AppleOne Employment Services is recruiting for an established Orlando law firm to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. This on-site position requires organized, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have law firm experience, familiarity with Florida court procedures and electronic filing, and strong communication skills to interact with clients and others.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant in a law firm is required.
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Working knowledge of litigation terminology, pleadings, discovery, and court deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Experience with legal case management software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Electronically file documents with Florida state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Calendar court hearings, depositions, mediations, discovery deadlines, and other important dates.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Assist with discovery by organizing documents, preparing discovery responses, and tracking production deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements as needed.
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, and coordinating trial materials.
• Perform general administrative duties and provide additional support to the legal team as needed.

Kenntnisse

Administrative support

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Legal case management software

Jobbeschreibung

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite – No remote work

Position Overview

An established Orlando law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with all aspects of litigation and case management. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience, a solid understanding of litigation procedures, and the ability to provide reliable administrative and legal support throughout all phases of a case.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Electronically file documents with Florida state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Calendar court hearings, depositions, mediations, discovery deadlines, and other important dates.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Assist with discovery by organizing documents, preparing discovery responses, and tracking production deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements as needed.
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, and coordinating trial materials.
• Perform general administrative duties and provide additional support to the legal team as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant in a law firm is required.
• Familiarity with Florida state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Working knowledge of litigation terminology, pleadings, discovery, and court deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Experience with legal case management software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.