Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Paralegal & Legal Secretary Duties) in Orlando

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Paralegal/Scretary (Onsite)

Are you an experienced paralegal/legal assistant with a passion for litigation and a talent for multitasking? We are currently seeking a skilled paralegal/legal assistant to join our legal team in a dynamic hybrid role that combines both paralegal and legal secretary responsibilities.

In this position, you will play a key role in supporting attorneys on bad faith, medical malpractice (med mal), and personal injury matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and has at least 3+ years of solid litigation experience—preferably on the plaintiff side—handling cases from intake through trial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform substantive paralegal/legal assistant tasks including legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing discovery responses, and assisting with trial preparation for complex litigation.
• Handle court filings, manage deadlines, and provide direct support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Oversee administrative duties such as scheduling, correspondence, and case file organization.
• Communicate effectively with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel to ensure the smooth progression of each case.
• Maintain meticulous case records and support overall case strategy development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in bad faith, med mal, and personal injury litigation (plaintiff-side preferred).
• Demonstrated long-term employment at previous roles (3+ years at last two positions).
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage both paralegal/legal assistant and secretarial responsibilities efficiently.
• Proficient in eFiling, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal case management software.
• Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work culture with growth opportunities.
• The chance to work on challenging and meaningful litigation cases alongside a dedicated legal team.

If you're a dedicated paralegal/legal assistant looking to grow your career in a supportive and professional environment, we want to hear from you!

 Apply today by sending your resume to: eric.vetter@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.