Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Job Overview:
Our Client is seeking a professional, experienced, and highly organized Legal Assistant to join their Fort Lauderdale office, supporting the Partner and attorneys in their Commercial Litigation Practice Group. This is a full-time, in-office role in a fast-paced legal environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and teamwork.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
- A positive, collaborative work environment with room for professional growth
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing high volume practice
- Schedule numerous hearings and maintain attorney calendar
- Maintain attorneys’ paper and electronic files
- Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence
- E-file documents with courts
- Other administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in litigation
- Strong knowledge of Florida court filing systems and e-filing procedures
- Experience with scheduling hearings, depositions, and maintaining litigation calendars
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience with document management software preferred (training available)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow complex instructions
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, team-oriented demeanor and a positive, can-do attitude