Legal Administrative Assistant - 3-5 Yrs Experience – Healthcare, Guardianship/Probate - Orlando, FL

Marshall Dennehey•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Marshall Dennehey, a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Orlando, FL office. At Marshall Dennehey —we value collaboration, development, and excellence. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support in civil litigation cases. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal setting.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigators in personal injury and/or medical malpractice defense
Florida State Court e-filing experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing demands
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

experience with WordPerfect a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain trial and discovery calendars, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are timely filed
Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, legal proceedings, and meetings
Assist with attorney time entry and invoice processing using billing software
Open, organize, and maintain case files, ensuring documentation is up to date and accessible
Draft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, reports, motions, and discovery documents under attorney direction
Review and summarize medical records, contracts, and case evidence, and assist with preparing chronologies and summaries
Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other legal requests for records
Perform other litigation support duties as needed