Legal Administrative Assistant

At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistan t position in our Orlando

The Position

Wilson Elser’s Orlando office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistan t to work with a leading Medical Malpractice defense team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents

Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures

E-file court filings

Open new matters

Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room

Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw

Prepare cover letters for attorney bills

Input billing information into billing software

Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars

Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting

Qualifications

3+ years Litigation experience

Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities

Familiarity with Florida State and Federal court procedures and rules

Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys

Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment

Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Should You Apply?

Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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