Orlando Legal Assistant / Paralegal — Civil Litigation Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Covered parking

Job summary

Orlando boutique law firm seeks an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. This role requires 5+ years of experience, strong familiarity with civil litigation, and ability to manage high-volume caseloads, deadlines, and court filings.

The position involves electronic filing, calendar coordination, and close collaboration with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment. On-site work in Orlando, FL, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant, paralegal, or similar experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation process.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.
• Experience scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and other 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support throughout civil litigation.
• 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.

Skills

Calendar management

Case management

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Electronic court filing software

Legal case management software

Job description

Orlando boutique law firm seeks an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. This role requires 5+ years of experience, strong familiarity with civil litigation, and ability to manage high-volume caseloads, deadlines, and court filings.

The position involves electronic filing, calendar coordination, and close collaboration with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment. On-site work in Orlando, FL, with competitive hourly compensation.