Legal Administrative Assistant - 3-5 Yrs Experience – Insurance Defense/Casualty - Orlando, FL

Marshall Dennehey

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Orlando, FL Until 10/4/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

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,

About the Role

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

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigators in Insurance Defense and/or Casualty defense
  • Florida State Court e-filing experience required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with WordPerfect a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing demands
  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Demands

The role is primarily sedentary with regular use of office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
    • Full-time benefits package including:
        • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
        • Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance
        • 401(k) plan with employer match
        • Paid holidays and PTO
    • A dynamic, supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth

    Marshall Dennehey is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

    Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

    Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for consideration.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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    About this role

    Summary

    Provide legal administrative support in litigation, manage calendars, draft documents, and assist attorneys.

    Job title

    Legal Administrative Assistant

    Experience level

    3-5 years

    Minimum experience

    3+ years exp

    Industry

    legal services

    Location requirements

    Orlando, FL; remote not allowed

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    Microsoft Office Suitecourt e-filingorganizationcommunication

    Preferred skills

    WordPerfect

    Specializations

    litigation supportlegal documentationcourt e-filingoffice software
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Orlando, FL, USA

    On-site City