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Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Greater Orlando at Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions
Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions
Location: Greater Orlando
Our client, a boutique law firm specializing in health law, civil litigation, and medical malpractice, is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an on-site position in the Orlando area. The salary range is $52,000 to $60,000.
Responsibilities:
Document/file management, organizing and maintaining all legal files kept on-site in addition to maintaining electronic-filing databases.
Assisting with, preparing, tracking, and organizing discovery requests and responses (both outgoing and incoming) through e-filing portal.
Written and verbal communications with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, judicial assistants and/or court personnel.
Scheduling and calendar management for attorneys and clients. Ensuring all deadlines are correctly calendared and handled timely.
Providing updates on file status, assignments, and deadlines.
Performing various other office and administrative duties such as reception duties, scanning, photocopying, faxing, filing documents, assembly of exhibits, assembly of trial materials, etc.
Drafting and proofreading of documents such as correspondence and filings, including transcribing recorded dictation.
Requirements:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (spelling, grammar and punctuation).
2+ years of related experience in a law firm.
Excellent drafting skills and analytical ability.
Understanding and knowledge of the court procedures process, for Florida courts.
Must be detail-oriented with solid organizational and follow-up skills.
Medical terminology and medical chronology experience preferred but not required.
Medical malpractice experience (Defense or Plaintiff) is preferred but not required.
The ability to multitask, remain poised under pressure, and meet time deadlines.
Must type a minimum of 65-70 wpm.
Experience with PCLaw or a similar time entry software is a plus but not required
Notary license
