Legal Assistant, Orlando

Legal Assistant, Orlando

Essential Functions

• Experience working in a mid to large-size law firm environment and collaborating across departments (case opening, conflicts checks, billing, records, etc.)
• Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Track firm, attorney, and client expenses and process reimbursements and payments
• Support the client billing process, including:
  • Entering narratives
  • Tracking billable tasks
  • Editing pre-bills
  • Managing billing calendars and deadlines
  • Delivering invoices (electronic and paper)
• Schedule client appointments and coordinate calendars with attorneys
• Assist with planning and coordination of attorney business development events
• Manage electronic and paper case files
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and communications
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls and emails
• Consistently deliver high-quality client service

Education and Experience

• 3–5 years of law firm experience required
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Corporate and/or Real Estate experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
• Regular computer use (typing/keyboard)
• Ability to communicate effectively (talking/hearing)
• Vision requirements include close and distance focus
• Full-time, in-office attendance required