Orlando Family Law Paralegal: Own Your Caseload

LHH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a well-established law firm in Orlando, Florida, to add an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal to its team. This is a long-term, ownership-focused opportunity for a candidate familiar with the Florida family law process.

The role requires 2+ years of recent Florida family law experience, strong case management skills, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent Florida family law experience.
• Current or recent experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within a family law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Florida family law procedures, pleadings, discovery, and financial affidavits.
• Experience independently managing a significant active caseload.
• Excellent calendaring, deadline management, organization, and client communication.
• Comfortable in a deadline-driven legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, notices, parenting plans, financial affidavits, and settlement documents.
• Handle mandatory disclosure and discovery; prepare requests and responses.
• Monitor case deadlines, hearings, court dates, and discovery obligations.
• File pleadings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
• Coordinate hearing and trial preparation; schedule mediations and client appointments.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files; communicate professionally with clients and counsel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

PracticePanther

NetDocuments

Lawmatics

Job description

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a well-established law firm in Orlando, Florida, to add an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal to its team. This is a long-term, ownership-focused opportunity for a candidate familiar with the Florida family law process.

The role requires 2+ years of recent Florida family law experience, strong case management skills, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.