We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a professional law firm office environment in Downtown Orlando, Florida. This is a full time, onsite position supporting attorneys with a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys
• Open new cases, including case setup and conducting conflicts checks
• Participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys with entering billing narratives and making edits
• Track billable tasks and time entries
• Calendar billing deadlines and ensure timely delivery of invoices
• Prepare and deliver client bills in electronic and paper formats
• Schedule state court hearings in accordance with court requirements
• Maintain and manage attorney and case calendars
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal staff
• Handle multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines accurately

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal assistant or legal administrative support role
• Experience with case opening, conflicts checks, and billing support
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with attorney billing processes
• Strong organizational, time?management, and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and i-Manage
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Orlando, FL

Work Environment

• Full?time, onsite position
• Professional office environment
• Respectful and collaborative workplace culture

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado