Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation Defense (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Orlando, FL | $50–55K | On-site | Parking Paid

Our mid-sized Orlando law firm with a national presence is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic trial team. This is an immediate temporary opening with a strong chance of converting to a permanent role.

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional with at least 4 years of civil litigation experience (defense preferred, but plaintiff work will be considered). This role provides critical support to three attorneys and their teams in high-stakes litigation matters.

Practice Areas:

Product Liability

Automotive & Consumer Products

Premises Liability

Medical Devices & Industrial Equipment

General Commercial Litigation

High Risk & Excess Exposure Cases

Key Responsibilities:

E-filing in State and/or Federal Court

Preparing and serving pleadings

Maintaining organized electronic files

Coordinating meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel

Drafting correspondence and legal documents

Assisting with billing and reimbursements

Supporting attorneys in deposition and trial preparation

Preparing exhibits and handling trial logistics

Communicating with clients, witnesses, and vendors

Schedule:

On-site, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Free parking provided

Benefits (upon permanent hire):

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor employer contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.