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LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF - NORTHSTAR LEGAL, INC. always has open temporary assignments to fill for all Legal Support Staff positions.  Paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, file clerks, legal receptionists, scanners, runners, and more. Long-term, short-term, and on-call candidates with experience in various areas of law are always welcome. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and proficient with general legal software and would like to work temporarily for an awesome company, then please apply!

LITIGATION PARALEGALS AND LEGAL ASSISTANTS - We are always seeking highly experienced Litigation Paralegals and Legal Assistants with experience in all areas of law to work at some of Orlando's greatest law firms! Candidates should have a minimum range of 1-5 years of experience working in a law firm. All of our clients are highly rated by peers and employees, normally all have phenomenal benefits packages and generous salaries! These positions range from temp-to-perm to direct placements.

ESTATE PLANNING/PROBATE PARALEGAL - AV-rated law firm in Downtown Orlando seeks an Estate Planning/Probate Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of estate planning/probate and a bachelor's degree in legal studies or paralegal studies. Must be well-versed in legal terminology, procedures, court jurisdictions, and judicial decisions. Duties include legal research and investigating facts and matters—preparation and drafting of legal documents. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, STD and LTD, 401(k), wellness plan, PTO, and more! DIRECT PLACEMENT.

CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGALS & LEGAL ASSISTANTS- The Litigation practice group of our DOWNTOWN ORLANDO office has an excellent opportunity for experienced Civil Paralegals & Legal Assistants. The job responsibilities encompass performing overall paralegal, legal assistant, and practice support tasks, including Providing support to prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, mediation, and arbitration, including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations, Administering, creating, and managing document databases Supporting document review teams Providing support for extensive electronic discovery Obtaining and organizing case materials daily Preparing, organizing, and maintaining deposition materials and summaries Working knowledge of e-filing Docketing and calendaring deadlines Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for these positions include a Paralegal or Legal Studies certification. A minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation Must have trial experience Software knowledge must include the Microsoft suite of products, FileSite or other document management systems, and DTE or other time entry systems Experience with Relativity, Trial Director, Outlook, Sanction, WestLaw, LexisNexis, internet searching, and online court database systems Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral/verbal The salary for this position ranges between $65,000-$85,000/annually, along with a very competitive health and benefits package DIRECT PLACEMENT.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT - A full-service Florida Business law firm in Downtown Orlando seeks a full-time Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a busy practice, and you should have excellent written communication and proofreading skills, along with a strong background supporting multiple attorneys with business litigation practices. Bankruptcy experience would be beneficial. Duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling and calendaring client meetings, monitoring attorney calendars, and maintaining both paper and electronic files. Proofreading and formatting correspondence, memos, and other legal documents. Submitting billing, time entries, and expense reports. Preparing trial materials, exhibits, and binders. Experience required for this position is a minimum of 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience in a commercial litigation practice. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF, document management, legal accounting/billing software, Worldox, and iManage. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, based on a 37.5-hour work week, and may be negotiable depending on experience. This firm offers a competitive benefits program, including all the bells and whistles! PTO, healthcare, 401k, and more, in addition to a great, employee-oriented work environment! Look forward to going to work each day! DIRECT PLACEMENT.

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT/ PARALEGAL – A Florida-based mid to large-sized Patent Law Firm in Downtown Orlando is searching for a Litigation Legal Assistant/ Paralegal with 5 to 8 years of experience in Litigation, with Trademark experience preferred. The qualified candidate will know litigation rules, the relevance of these rules as they relate to the court filings, familiarity with State & Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, an understanding of legal terminology and legal processes, the ability to produce reports, legal documents, proofread documents for accuracy, and the ability to work within deadlines, independently. In addition to scheduling appointments, meetings, depositions, and other related scheduling to maintain the docket, create and manage the Firm’s client database, and other responsibilities as needed. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package will be provided. DIRECT PLACEMENT.

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT/ PARALEGAL – A Florida-based mid to large-sized complex litigation law firm in Downtown Orlando seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to support a managing shareholder with 3 to 5 years of experience in Litigation. Intellectual Property/Trademark experience is required. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize an electronic case management system, be familiar with civil state and federal procedures, format and evaluate court filings, and have the ability to self-manage with time and deadlines. A competitive salary and a superb benefits package will be commensurate with experience. DIRECT PLACEMENT.


INSURANCE DEFENSE POSITIONS

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE PARALEGAL- A rapidly growing and fast-paced defense law firm located in the Winter Park/Maitland area is seeking a Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal with five or more years of Nursing Home and/or Medical Malpractice experience. The primary responsibilities of this position are trial preparation, drafting & filing pleadings & motions, indexing litigation files, issuing subpoenas to witnesses for depositions and trial, gathering case evidence and documentation, preparing and updating case correspondences, assisting with mediations and depositions, and assisting with discovery requests. The firm offers an excellent compensation package, including health, dental, life, LTD, 401k, and PTO.  The firm offers a hybrid partial WFH schedule after a probationary period.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, life, LTD, 401k, PTO, and more. DIRECT PLACEMENT.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LEGAL ASSISTANT- An AV-rated Insurance Defense Law Firm located in the beautiful Downtown Orlando Metropolitan Area is seeking a Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of recent experience with Medical Malpractice Defense to join their office. Duties for this position include but are not limited to summarizing depositions, legal research, preparation of motions, discovery, and other legal documents. This position requires meeting deadlines and being highly knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office suite. Salary is commensurate with experience ranging from $62,000 to $67,000 per year and a competitive benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEFENSE LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL (hybrid role) – A well-respected, full-service law firm in beautiful Downtown Orlando is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal to add to their team. The ideal candidate from either side will have 3-5+ years of Workers’ Compensation experience (Plaintiff or Defense). Duties will include gathering and organizing records, documents & discovery materials; drafting medical summaries, discovery responses, RTP, subpoenas, and notices; scheduling hearings, depositions, mediation, and conferences; and following up with opposing counsel, providers, adjusters, and vendors. Skills required include being detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Additionally, a solid work ethic and proactive problem-solving skills are essential. Excellent communication skills and a team-player mentality are also required. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to, Health, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401k plus matching, and so much more! DIRECT PLACEMENT.

INSURANCE DEFENSE LITIGATION PARALEGAL – An insurance defense litigation law firm in downtown Orlando seeks a talented and seasoned paralegal to join its office. The successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal. Experience in product liability and billing is preferred. Responsibilities include preparing for hearings, drafting exhibits, pleadings, and discovery, handling case management, conducting research, providing trial support to the attorney, interviewing witnesses, and providing other administrative support as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role. Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $55,000 to $70,000 annually, alongside a competitive benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.

INSURANCE DEFENSE LEGAL ASSISTANT- An AV-rated mid-sized firm in Maitland is seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with solid litigation experience and preferred—proficiency in MS Office applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with electronic filing software, procedures, and compliance with judicial orders. Knowledge of transcription and dictation equipment. The capacity to handle multiple cases. Familiarity with PracticeMaster. Everyday duties include scheduling, calendaring depositions and court reporters, following up with discovery matters, depositions, notices, electronic filing, and pretrial compliance issues. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging between $40k-50k/annually, and an excellent benefits package DIRECT PLACEMENT.

INSURANCE DEFENSE LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY - A mid-sized and busy Insurance Defense Law Firm located in DOWNTOWN ORLANDO firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Secretary with automobile, property, premise, and bodily injury insurance defense experience. 3-5 years of experience is required for this position. A candidate that is highly organized and self-motivated would thrive in this position! Salary commensurate up to $48-55,000 commensurate with experience, plus the firm covers 75% of the employee’s health insurance premium per month and 100% of short-term and long-term disability, among other competitive benefits. DIRECT PLACEMENT.

INSURANCE DEFENSE PARALEGAL – A well-established mid-sized firm near the Millennia Mall is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to add to their team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, preferably in products and premises liability. Everyday duties will include anticipating discovery issues/potential evidentiary issues, drafting proposed discovery responses and non-party subpoenas, identifying and preparing documents for production, coordinating expert/attorney conferences, preparing expert packages, preparing proposed witness and exhibit lists, etc. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered after a successful onboarding period. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging between $55-65k/annually, performance-related bonuses, and the potential for overtime. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401k plus matching, and so much more! DIRECT PLACEMENT.

INSURANCE DEFENSE LITIGATION PARALEGAL – An AV-rated mid-sized law firm in Downtown Orlando is searching for an Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of insurance defense with an emphasis on casualty/liability experience, and a bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred. Responsibilities for this position include researching, analyzing, and reviewing case issues with supporting documentation. Managing files and documentation in an electronic case management system. Generation of status reports, logs, and indexes. Obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing medical and financial records and other relevant information and compiling with evidence. Coordination with experts, opposing counsels, and the court’s docket calendar. Conveying with experts on any issues with cases and trial preparation. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, ranging up to $72,000/annually, with a fantastic benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.


PERSONAL INJURY

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PARALEGAL—We are seeking a Pre-Suit Medical Malpractice Paralegal who can handle a heavy caseload. Duties will include discovery—information on the Before/After Treaters, preparation of Notice of Intents (NOI), creation of CDs containing the required information, drafting and sending outgoing discovery, handling pre-suit mediation, coordinating unsworn statements, and more. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, ranging up to $65,000/annually, with a fantastic benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.


REAL ESTATE & CORPORATE

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT- A National AV Rated law firm with minimal turnover located in Downtown Orlando is seeking a top-notch seasoned Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant with 5 to 8 years of experience in commercial real estate with familiarity with title insurance and real estate matters. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining calendars and schedules for attorneys, organizing and maintenance of files, dispersing payments, and liaising between clients and various parties. The ability to handle a high volume of cases with attention to detail. Experience with ATO billing software is preferred. Salary is commensurate based on experience, ranging from $55,000 to $75,000, along with an excellent benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.


BILLING SPECIALIST- An AV-Rated, Florida-wide law firm in Downtown Orlando is looking to add a Billing Specialist to its Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in billing, preferably within a law firm or professional setting. Duties include collaborating with law firm support staff to ensure billing is in the electronic system in a timely manner, producing prebills, guaranteeing billing complies with client and firm guidelines, responding to billing inquiries swiftly and professionally, monitoring and resolving e-billing rejections, preparing and verifying of rate arrangements, updating client information to ensure accuracy, and preparing reports and summaries in Microsoft Excel or other formats, editing client information for final bills. Salary will be commensurate with experience ranging from $56,000 to $60,000, along with a superb benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST- An AV-rated mid to large-sized law firm in Downtown Orlando is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or billing, preferably in a legal environment. Responsibilities for this role include supervising the payments email box, applying and processing daily bank deposits and ACH/wires, evaluating client payments, and investigating and reviewing the proper allocation of payments. Reviewing and applying approved write-offs. Posting retainer and trust receipts, preparation of monthly invoices, and communicating with clients to resolve accounting issues. Salary will be commensurate with experience ranging from $50,000 to $54,000, along with an excellent benefits package. DIRECT PLACEMENT.


COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE (Downtown Orlando) – A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience to join its Orlando office. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated business disputes in state and federal courts, gaining hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. This position offers significant responsibility, direct interaction with partners and clients, and the opportunity to develop as a litigator within a collaborative and highly regarded litigation practice. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $240,000–$290,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE & PREMISES LIABILITY ASSOCIATE (Clermont) - A well-established sole practitioner is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Personal Injury Defense and Premises Liability practice. Qualified candidates will have significant hands-on responsibility in all phases of defense litigation. Trial experience as first or second chair is strongly preferred. Responsibilities include managing cases from inception through resolution, handling depositions, motion practice, discovery, mediations, and trial preparation, while working collaboratively with clients and office staff. Candidates must be members of the Florida Bar in good standing and possess strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to manage an active caseload independently. This role offers a dynamic litigation environment with meaningful courtroom exposure and long-term growth potential.

DEFENSE LITIGATION ATTORNEY (Lake Mary) - An established national litigation firm is seeking an experienced attorney with 5+ years of civil defense litigation experience to join its growing Central Florida office. This opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated and complex litigation matters involving technical issues, expert witnesses, and high-stakes claims. The successful candidate will play an active role in all phases of litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation. This position may be particularly appealing to experienced litigators seeking to leverage their existing defense experience in a more complex and technically challenging practice area. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, analytical thinker, and confident advocate who enjoys tackling challenging legal and factual issues. To be considered, candidates must be active members in good standing with The Florida Bar and possess prior civil defense litigation experience. Trial experience is a plus. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION / BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATE (Downtown Orlando) - A well-established Florida law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, or insurance defense to join its growing Orlando office. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights matters, while also gaining exposure to a diverse range of disputes involving construction, real estate, employment, trusts and estates, intellectual property, and business litigation. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Florida Bar. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful client exposure, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE / INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY (Downtown Orlando) - A large, well-respected Florida-based law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Defense practice. Qualified candidates will have 6+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, with a particular interest in candidates who have handled commercial transportation/trucking matters. The role involves handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation. The attorney will represent clients in Florida state and federal courts and work closely with clients and colleagues to deliver efficient, high-quality legal representation. Candidates must be in good standing with the Florida Bar and possess strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. The ability to manage cases independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment is essential. Competitive $150,000+ base salary, plus an annual bonus for exceeding billable goals, and rich benefits.

SENIOR LITIGATION ASSOCIATE / OF COUNSEL (Downtown Orlando) - A respected Orlando boutique litigation firm is seeking an attorney with 3 to 10+ years of civil litigation experience to join its growing practice. The successful candidate will play a significant role in managing sophisticated liability matters through all phases of litigation, including depositions, hearings, motion practice, client reporting, and trial preparation. Product liability experience is a plus but not required. This position offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, significant litigation autonomy, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment. The firm offers an attractive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, unlimited PTO, gym membership, and cell phone service.

FAMILY LAW ASSOCIATE (Sanford) - An established Central Florida law firm is seeking a Family Law Associate with 1–2 years of experience handling family law matters, including divorce, paternity, timesharing, child support, and related domestic relations cases. The ideal candidate will be eager to assume responsibility for client matters, develop courtroom experience, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. Candidates with an existing referral network, developing book of business, or demonstrated ability to attract clients are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on experience and long-term growth within a client-focused family law practice.

INSURANCE DEFENSE ASSOCIATE (Downtown Orlando) - A well-established Orlando law firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with 5–7 years of litigation experience to join its growing practice. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload that may include first-party and third-party insurance defense matters, premises liability claims, civil rights litigation, and police misconduct defense. Attorneys in this role will represent municipal entities, state and private universities, insurers, and other clients through all phases of litigation, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated litigation experience, meaningful client interaction, and exposure to a unique blend of insurance defense and governmental liability matters.

FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY (Ocala) – A respected nonprofit legal services organization is seeking attorneys with at least one year of family law experience to join its growing Ocala office. Opportunities are available in both Family Law Injunctions and Family Law Divorce & Paternity. Attorneys will provide meaningful representation to individuals and families throughout Central Florida while gaining hands-on litigation and advocacy experience. Qualified candidates may have obtained family law experience through legal practice, judicial internships, law school clinics, coursework, or other relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), hybrid work flexibility, and a sign-on bonus equal to 10% of the offered salary.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE (Downtown Orlando) - A highly respected Orlando law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 5–7 years of experience to join its growing litigation team. The successful candidate will manage sophisticated commercial disputes through all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation. This position offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative and supportive environment. The firm has been recognized as one of Central Florida’s Best Workplaces and offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary of $140,000–$150,000, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and a hybrid work arrangement following the initial onboarding period.

CORPORATE M&A ASSOCIATE / COUNSEL (Downtown Orlando) – A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a senior Associate or Counsel with 7+ years of corporate transactional experience to join its Orlando Business Group. The successful candidate will handle sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, entity formation, and complex commercial transactions for clients across a variety of industries, including hospitality, sports and entertainment, and other national corporate sectors. This position offers the opportunity to lead transactions from inception through closing, collaborate on multi-disciplinary matters involving private equity and financing structures, and work closely with clients on strategic business initiatives. Ideal candidates will have substantial M&A experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex transactions with a high degree of independence. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate attorney seeking sophisticated work, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment within a national platform.

ESTATE PLANNING ASSOCIATE (Downtown Orlando) – A respected Florida law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration to join its Estate and Succession Planning Group. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced team on sophisticated estate plans, family business succession planning, complex estate and trust administrations, tax controversies, and estate and trust litigation. Ideal candidates will possess an LL.M. in Taxation or significant tax law coursework or experience, along with strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills. Hybrid work arrangements may be available following onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking mentorship, professional growth, and exposure to high-level estate planning matters.