Legal Assistant

Lydecker, a nationwide law firm, seeks a motivated paralegal/Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Civil Litigation and Defense. Experience should include scheduling, subpoenas, discovery, e-filing, and drafting of routine motions. A qualified candidate should be able to review, analyze and summarize discoveries as well as other pertinent documents. The prospective applicant should possess a strong work ethic with an emphasis on organization and have a proactive approach to a teamwork environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Duties:

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and server summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Witness preparation
• Assisting with case settlements
• Other tasks as requested by the attorneys

What We Offer:

· Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience

· Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - partially paid by Firm

· Voluntary Life and Disability coverage

· Voluntary Accident Insurance

· Optional Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account

· 401k after one calendar year of employment with employer matching

· Generous paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being

· Collegial work environment

Software proficiencies required: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, and case management software

Come join our team in Orlando!

Interested candidates may reply to this posting or email letters of inquires with resumes for immediate and confidential consideration to careers@lydecker.com

To learn more about Lydecker LLP, please visit our website at www.Lydecker.com or visit LinkedIn #LydeckerCareers #LydeckerLife.

Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Lydecker is not accepting resumes or inquiries from outside recruiters/agencies.

##

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• How many years of civil defense litigation experience do you have?
• Are you willing to commute to Orlando 32801 4x per week?

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orlando, FL 32801

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,699.22 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orlando, FL 32801