Law Firm
Orlando, FL
Legal Staff Paralegal in Orlando, FL
Legal Staff
Min 2 yrs required
No
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain trial and discovery calendars, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are timely filed.
- Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, legal proceedings, and meetings.
- Assist with attorney time entry and invoice processing using billing software.
- Open, organize, and maintain case files, ensuring documentation is up to date and accessible.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, reports, motions, and discovery documents under attorney direction.
- Review and summarize medical records, contracts, and case evidence, and assist with preparing chronologies and summaries.
- Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other legal requests for records.
- Perform other litigation support duties as needed.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigators in personal injury and/or medical malpractice defense.
- Florida State Court e-filing experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with WordPerfect is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing demands.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Salary Information:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
Additional Information:
- The role is primarily sedentary with regular use of office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.
- This position is based in an indoor office environment in Downtown Orlando with normal business activity and occasional interruptions.
- Full-time benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation, holidays, and PTO.
- A dynamic, supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth.
Note: The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jun 18, 2025
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