LHH · 5 days ago
Legal Assistant
Maitland, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expLHH Recruitment Solutions is a busy defense practice seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in medical malpractice and insurance defense matters. The role requires strong command of Florida and federal e-filing procedures, proactive calendar management, and excellent document production skills in a fast-paced setting.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Holly A. Hilderhoff
Responsibilities
E-Filing & Docketing: File through the Florida Courts e-Portal and federal CM/ECF/PACER; manage docketing, including service lists, notices, and confirmations
Calendaring & Coordination: Maintain multiple attorney calendars; schedule and track hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and deadlines
Document Production: Draft, format, and proof correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and routine motions; assemble exhibits; prepare deposition and hearing packets
Case/File Management: Organize and maintain electronic and physical files; ensure records, orders, and correspondence are complete, searchable, and current
Records Handling: Request, receive, and organize medical and billing records; prepare basic indices/summaries and update matter chronologies
Trial Support: Assist with pretrial deadlines, exhibit lists, witness coordination, trial notebooks, court service providers, and logistics
Billing & Admin: Enter and review attorney time; assist with prebills; handle mail, travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, event planning, and other general administrative tasks
Qualification
Required
2+ years of recent and tenured US law-firm experience supporting complex civil litigation defense attorneys in Florida, ideally in medical malpractice or insurance defense
Proven Florida e-filing experience and federal PACER/CM/ECF filing experience
Typing speed of 60 WPM (minimum), with strong formatting and proofreading skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook, Adobe PDF tools, and case management software (billing/time entry familiarity required)
Solid organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal oversight
Professional communication skills for frequent contact with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Exposure to medical terminology and electronic medical records
Experience supporting depositions, mediations, and trial teams end-to-end
Company
LHH
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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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