Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant (Defense only!) Orlando, FL 32801 Fully onsite (with 1 day of hybrid flexibility after 6 months) Direct-Hire | Full-time Salary: $60,000 to $72,000 DOE

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected regional law firm in Orlando, FL to identify a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant. Enjoy free parking, on-site gym access, and firm-paid HSA contributions. This is a hands-on, high-volume role supporting busy civil defense litigation attorneys in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The firm is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently while contributing to a strong team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Prepare, draft, edit, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and routine motions
• Handle Florida state and federal e-filing (including applicable portals and CM/ECF/PACER)
• Assist with docketing, service lists, notices, and confirmations
• Prepare and issue subpoenas and coordinate requesting and tracking medical records
• Open new client matters, conduct conflict checks, and maintain organized case files
• Manage incoming email, faxes, and physical mail
• Support hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation, including assembling binders and exhibits
• Review and enter attorney time for accuracy
• Prepare and process pre-bills, invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and provide general administrative support

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recent, tenured law firm experience supporting civil defense litigation attorneys
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Proven Florida e-filing and docketing experience
• Experience supporting multiple busy U.S. attorneys in a high-volume environment
• Strong technical proficiency (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe; experience with billing/time entry systems)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional, client-focused communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional seeking stability, meaningful responsibility, and long-term growth with a well-regarded firm. If this sounds aligned with your background, or someone in your network, I would welcome a conversation.

Benefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply