Legal Secretary (Civil Litigation Exp Req)

Location: Orlando, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Description

Our client, a boutique insurance litigation law firm in Orlando, FL, is looking for a Legal Assistant with a strong litigation background to join their team. You will support a team of litigation attorneys handling complex cases in state, federal, and appellate courts. In this role, you will draft, finalize, and e‑file legal documents, manage attorney calendars and court deadlines, and communicate directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment in complex cases with many moving parts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission‑driven, tight‑knit team where your contributions are visible, valued, and positively impact the firm and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery, and correspondence for multiple attorneys
• Meticulously coordinate attorney calendars for hearings, depositions, and meetings
• E‑file documents in state and federal systems and ensure compliance with deadlines and rules
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Support trial preparations by securing court reporters, witness preps, and booking travel
• Assist paralegal with keeping case files organized, current, and trial‑ready
• Support timekeeping and billing administration using appropriate software
• Assist the team with administrative tasks to keep the firm running smoothly

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as civil litigation legal assistant/secretary (required)
• Experience with state, federal, and appellate courts (required)
• Mastery of court procedures, deadlines, and e‑filing experience (required)
• Strong organization and proofreading skills (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management, and timekeeping systems (required)
• Enter 14 as your answer to the third application question

Pay

Salary: $65,000‑$75,000 DOE plus annual bonus potential.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid holidays
• PTO