Legal Assistant

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

AppleOne - Maitland, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Maitland, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Litigation Assistant / Paralegal position at The Law Group involves supporting an experienced attorney in first-party property litigation. The role requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple legal tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations while providing exceptional service to clients. This position is fully on-site in Maitland, FL, and offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with an experienced attorney to draft and review multiple legal documents daily: motions, pleadings, notices of deposition, discovery shells, subpoenas, settlement statements.
• Filing in the Florida Courts e-Filing portal daily.
• Provide daily follow-ups with Opposing Counsel and third-party providers to set hearings, depositions, coordinate mediations, and prepare clients for meetings with the attorney.
• Complete discovery with client and attorney: interrogatories, requests to produce, etc.
• Communicate specific and accurate information to the attorney, clients, and others.
• Organize cases and calendar.
• Investigate facts to help in the resolution of legal disputes.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Record and store client information.
• Conduct legal research.
• Process checks.
• Other tasks as requested by the firm.

Requirements

• Self-motivated to anticipate and proactively assist in case needs.
• Familiarity with legal research required.
• Prior work experience as a litigation assistant / paralegal in civil, Plaintiff's firm.
• Experience working in Florida E-filing portal is required.
• Working knowledge of County, Circuit, and Federal filing rules and regulations.
• Must pass a background check.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Time Off