Litigation Legal Assistant

Law firm in downtown Orlando seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 3-5 years of civil defense litigation experience to join its Orlando, FL office. Anyone with guardianship and med mal experience is KEY! Description: • Perform secretarial and clerical duties • Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary • Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis • Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages • Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required • Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary • Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments • In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc. • Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney • Maintain attorney diary system • Perform additional duties as required Minimum Requirements: • Must have 3-5 years of defense litigation experience. Casualty and/or Health Care experience preferred. • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment • Must be able to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently • Candidates must have proven track record of organization skills, possess excellent typing skills, possess a keen eye for detail, and have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for considerationEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfThe pay transparency policy is available here:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf