What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant position at LHH?
A well‑established Orlando law office is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional with strong legal administrative experience and a passion for supporting busy attorneys in a fast‑paced environment.
🔍 Position Overview
The ideal candidate brings 5 years of legal support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and advanced proficiency in MS Word (priority), Outlook, and Excel. A typing speed of 65 wpm with high accuracy is required.
Candidates must also have hands‑on experience with Florida court procedures, including e‑service and e‑filing.
⚖️ Key Responsibilities
- Prioritize and manage administrative tasks efficiently
- Open and maintain client files
- Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence
- Perform e‑filing through state and federal systems
- Assist attorneys with deposition, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation
- Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and related events
- Maintain organized case materials, binders, and folders
- Conduct conflict checks
- Manage attorney calendars and provide timely reminders
🧠 Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of legal terms & procedures
- Knowledge of Federal and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
- Ability to multitask and interact professionally with diverse groups
- Excellent time‑management skills
- High attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
💼 Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000–$85,000 (DOE)
- Supportive firm culture
- Competitive benefits package
- PTO
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, vision insurance & more
Apply today!
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000