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Elite Care Rx

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Legal Assistant

Oviedo, FL · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall ... appeals/legal documents (both physical and electronic) Calendar Management with a focus on ...

Addison Group

Legal Assistant

Austin, TX · Remote

$70K - $83K/yr

Legal Assistant (Appellate Practice) Location: Austin, TX (Downtown Austin) Schedule: Hybrid | In Office Monday-Thursday, Remote Friday (business needs permitting) Compensation: $70,000-$83,000+ DOE ...

Roeca Luria Shin LLP

Legal Assistant

Honolulu, HI

$55K - $65K/yr

Legal Assistant - Full time (Honolulu) Medium size law firm specializing in insurance defense ... all Hawaii state, appellate and district courts. Requirements: Minimum 2 years litigation ...

Roeca Luria Shin LLP

Legal Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Legal Assistant - Full time (Honolulu) Medium size law firm specializing in insurance defense ... all Hawaii state, appellate and district courts. Requirements: Minimum 2 years litigation ...

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$38 - $46/hr

Legal Assistant - Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm Support. Organize. Thrive. Full-Time | Remote ... File and E-file documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts * Prepare Table of Contents and ...

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$38 - $46/hr

Legal Assistant - Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm Support. Organize. Thrive. Full-Time | Remote ... File and E-file documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts * Prepare Table of Contents and ...

Robert Half

Legal Assistant

Cookeville, TN · On-site

Support attorneys during administrative appeals by organizing filings, preparing hearing notices ... Prior experience in a legal support, paralegal, or legal assistant capacity, preferably involving ...

Roeca Luria Shin LLP

Legal Assistant

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Vision insurance Legal Assistant - Full time (Honolulu) Medium size law firm specializing in ... all Hawaii state, appellate and district courts. Requirements: Minimum 2 years litigation ...

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$38 - $46/hr

Legal Assistant - Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm Support. Organize. Thrive. Full-Time | Remote ... File and E-file documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts * Prepare Table of Contents and ...

Arbore Velez, LLC

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Legal Assistant

Netcong, NJ · On-site

Requires a Legal Assistant with proven experience for a small, but extremely busy well established ... Draw up legal documents such as appeals, complaints, discovery requests, motions, pretrial ...

Hawkins Parnell & Young

Legal Assistant

Atlanta, GA · On-site

E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts * Maintain team and court ... Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required ...

Hawkins Parnell & Young

Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts * Maintain team and court ... Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required ...

Hawkins Parnell & Young

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$40 - $46/hr

E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts * Maintain team and court ... Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required ...

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How much do appellate legal assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for appellate legal assistant in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an appellate legal assistant?

Appellate Legal Assistants are specialized administrative professionals who support attorneys working on appeals cases in both state and federal courts. Their duties include preparing and filing appellate briefs, managing court deadlines, organizing case records, and conducting legal research. They ensure that all necessary documents comply with strict court rules and formatting requirements. Their role is crucial in maintaining the smooth progression of appeals through the legal system and aiding attorneys in presenting strong cases before appellate judges.

What are the typical responsibilities of an appellate legal assistant during the appeals process?

Appellate Legal Assistants play a crucial role in supporting attorneys throughout the appeals process by managing the preparation, formatting, and filing of appellate briefs and records, ensuring strict compliance with court rules and deadlines. They often conduct legal research, organize case documents, and track the status of filings with appellate courts. Collaboration with attorneys, court clerks, and sometimes clients is common, especially to gather necessary information and ensure all procedural requirements are met. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential, as missing a filing deadline or incorrect formatting can jeopardize an appeal.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an appellate legal assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Appellate Legal Assistant, you need a solid understanding of legal procedures, strong research abilities, and experience with legal writing, usually supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant legal coursework. Familiarity with court filing systems, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and proficiency in document management software is essential. Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with attorneys and court personnel are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate, timely preparation and filing of appellate documents, supporting the legal team's effectiveness in complex appellate cases.

What is the difference between Appellate Legal Assistant vs Paralegal?

AspectAppellate Legal AssistantParalegal
CredentialsLegal assistant certification or associate degree, specialized appellate trainingParalegal certificate or degree, general legal training
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, courts, appellate courtsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Job FocusPreparing appellate documents, managing case files, legal research specific to appealsSupporting attorneys with legal research, document preparation, case management across various legal areas

While both roles support legal teams, an Appellate Legal Assistant specializes in appellate cases, handling specific tasks related to appeals, whereas a Paralegal provides broader legal support across multiple practice areas. The choice depends on your interest in appellate law and specialized case management.

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Infographic showing various Appellate Legal Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,215 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Legal Assistant

Oviedo, FL • On-site

Elite Care Rx
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$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

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Job description

Elite Care Rx is a professional Pharmaceutical and Claim Management Company headquartered in beautiful Oviedo, Florida. With nearly two decades of experience, we’ve earned a reputation of being the industry leader and expert in pharmaceutical programs dedicated to the treatment of industrial and auto accident injuries. Through our programs, injured workers obtain more convenient and much needed access to medically necessary prescriptions and care that may otherwise be difficult for them to receive when navigating the challenges related to the treatment of a patient in the workers compensation realm.


We pride ourselves on being a management company that was built from a billing and collection infrastructure. Quality employees are the lifeblood of a company and at Elite Care Rx we invest in top level domestic billers and claim specialists. With the dedication and expertise of our team, providers are better able to adequately treat their patients, and injured workers are better able to receive the care they need to recover from their ailments, receive relief from symptoms, and ultimately heal in order to return to work and normal life functions.


We are seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to the medical provider team.

Responsibilities:

You'll be responsible for ordering medical records, following-up with medical facilities to obtain records, assist with the drafting and submitting of legal documents

File management (both physical and electronic)

Records request and depositions

Data entry

Filing of appeals/legal documents (both physical and electronic)

Calendar Management with a focus on litigation deadlines

Communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel and their respective staff

Other miscellaneous responsibilities as needed

​Qualifications:

Previous experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal

Computer literacy and satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office

Proficient with Office 365

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Deadline and detail-oriented

Knowledge of medical provider bills and records is a plus