Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Orlando, FL, United States LHH Full time

LHH Recruitment Solutions is urgently hiring a full-time and experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support a thriving Workers' Compensation practice group in Orlando.

Position: Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant (W2 Temp)

Location: Fully onsite in Orlando, FL (near Lake Eola, off I-4)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Duration: 3-month contract-to-hire (potential conversion, not guaranteed)

Start Date: ASAP (next week possible)

Pay Rate: $20-$25/hour

Background: Must clear background check, employment verification, and provide 3 professional references.

Key Responsibilities

  • Heavy calendaring, docket management, deadline tracking, and scheduling.
  • Administrative tasks include expense reimbursements, travel arrangements, reviewing billable hours, and client invoices.
  • Trial prep, discovery, e-filing.
  • Requesting and obtaining medical records; preparing case/treatment updates and status reports.
  • Coordinating expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and depositions.
  • Bates stamping, hearing, and trial binder prep, and document organization.
  • Client-facing role supporting multiple attorneys in workers' comp defense.

Minimum Required Experience

  • Workers' Compensation defense strongly preferred.
  • Civil litigation in personal injury, insurance defense, or medical malpractice translates well.
  • Recent US law firm skills in scheduling, calendaring, trial prep, and discovery.
  • Familiarity with Florida filings (county, state, federal) and OJCC dispute support is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and e-filing systems required.

Additional Notes

  • Quick start with minimal interview process.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Ideal for candidates not currently employed (due to immediate start).
  • Reception and general administrative tasks may be involved.

Next Steps:

If interested, please apply directly and send the following to holly.hilderhoff@:

  1. Updated resume highlighting demonstrated experience in the responsibilities listed in the job description.
  2. Timeslots of availability for a quick Teams meeting today or Monday.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Holly Hilderhoff

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Ref: US_EN_27_872279_3107531

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