Legal Assistant

A boutique Orlando-based law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and business law is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Assistant to join their growing team. The team is committed to professionalism, collaboration, and client-focused solutions. Position Overview The Legal Assistant will provide critical administrative and clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Key Responsibilities Communicating professionally and empathetically with clients throughout the bankruptcy process. Serving as a liaison between clients, attorneys, courts, and other parties involved in the case. Saving, organizing client documents required for 341 Meetings, petitions, motions, etc. Submitting court filings in the Bankruptcy Court Portal. Provide administrative support to bankruptcy paralegals. Drafting of Certificates of Service, Proofs of Service, and correspondence. Can work independently as well as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Clio Manage and Clio Grow preferred. Excellent communication and writing skills. Exposure to or familiarity with Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcies. Desire to grow within the firm. Register attorney attendance for Zoom Meetings and Hearings. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented and ability to multitask. Reliability, dependability and punctuality are of the utmost importance. Managing calendar and scheduling of conference rooms through Google calendar. Navigate court websites and dockets to extract relevant case data. Filing approved pleadings in the Court’s electronic case system. Conduct legal research on bankruptcy laws, regulations, and procedures to support Attorneys and paralegals in case preparation, strategy development, and compliance. Provide general administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other team members, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a legal assistant or in a law firm environment (litigation or bankruptcy experience preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with legal case management software a plus. Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. High attention to detail and accuracy in work product. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Professional demeanor and client-service mindset. Competitive salary based on experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance options. Paid time off and holidays. Retirement plan with employer contribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr