Litigation Legal Assistant

The Litigation Legal Support Specialist provides high-level legal support to a team of attorneys by providing a wide range of complex technical document processing and administrative services in the assigned practice group/department(s). The successful candidate will effectively manage all aspects of the professional responsibilities of the assigned attorneys. Candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates creation of legal documents as well as the editing proofreading and processing of legal documents upon request of assigned attorneys including correspondence memoranda closing documents pleadings or other practice specific documents

Maintains legal files (both paper & electronic) organizes and files documents in designated order

Updates case information scans and organizes legal files

Manages document deliveries and tracks final executed documentation

Receives and evaluates telephone calls for supported attorneys fielding calls and conveying messages as necessary

Communicates with clients opposing counsel courts and liaisons

Collaborates and works with Administrative Support Coordinators Paralegals and other legal support team members where applicable

Understands firm available resources and leverages most effective resource for desired results

Assists with overflow work and other special projects as assigned

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to manage a range of administrative functions including attorney time entry travel coordination and invoice/expense processing
  

• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational capabilities
  

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present confidently
  

• Effective team collaborator with a professional and approachable demeanor
  

• Demonstrates sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion
  

• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
  

• High level of professionalism and initiative with a solutions-oriented mindset
  

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  

• Minimum of four years of administrative support experience in a law firm or legal services setting
  

Technology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
  

• Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred)
  

• Familiarity with legal processes including state and federal court procedures e-filing protocols and relevant agency rules
  

Benefits

About the Company

About the Employer

JM Networking LLC is partnering with a prominent law firm to identify a highly skilled Legal Support Specialist to join their Litigation Team in Fort Lauderdale. Our client is recognized for its excellence in litigation and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services across a broad range of practice areas.

This firm offers a professional fast-paced environment where high standards collaboration and client service are the foundation of its success. The Fort Lauderdale office fosters a culture of initiative adaptability and strong team dynamics making it an ideal setting for professionals who are detail-oriented solutions-driven and dedicated to delivering exceptional support to legal teams.

This is a fully in-office position offering direct engagement with attorneys and legal professionals while contributing meaningfully to complex litigation matters. If you re seeking an opportunity to grow within a respected legal team and bring value through reliability communication and strategic thinking we encourage you to apply.

About the Role Salary Range $80,000 - $95,000 Position Summary The Litigation Legal Support Specialist provides high-level legal support to a team of attorneys by providing a wide range of complex technical, document processing and administrative services in the assigned practice group/department(s). The successful candidate will effectively manage all aspects of the professional responsibilities of the assigned attorneys. Candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed. Key Responsibilities Coordinates creation of legal documents as well as the editing, proofreading and processing of legal documents upon request of assigned attorneys, including correspondence, memoranda, closing documents, pleadings, or other practice specific documents Maintains legal files (both paper & electronic), organizes and files documents in designated order Updates case information, scans and organizes legal files Manages document deliveries and tracks final executed documentation Receives and evaluates telephone calls for supported attorneys, fielding calls and conveying messages as necessary Communicates with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and liaisons Collaborates and works with Administrative Support Coordinators, Paralegals and other legal support team members where applicable Understands firm available resources and leverages most effective resource for desired results Assists with overflow work and other special projects as assigned Requirements Skills & Competencies Proven ability to manage a range of administrative functions, including attorney time entry, travel coordination, and invoice/expense processing Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational capabilities Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently Effective team collaborator with a professional and approachable demeanor Demonstrates sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment High level of professionalism and initiative, with a solutions-oriented mindset Education & Prior Experience Bachelor s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of four years of administrative support experience in a law firm or legal services setting Technology Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Experience with document management systems (iManage preferred) Familiarity with legal processes, including state and federal court procedures, e-filing protocols, and relevant agency rules About the Company About the Employer JM Networking, LLC is partnering with a prominent law firm to identify a highly skilled Legal Support Specialist to join their Litigation Team in Fort Lauderdale. Our client is recognized for its excellence in litigation and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services across a broad range of practice areas. This firm offers a professional, fast-paced environment where high standards, collaboration, and client service are the foundation of its success. The Fort Lauderdale office fosters a culture of initiative, adaptability, and strong team dynamics making it an ideal setting for professionals who are detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and dedicated to delivering exceptional support to legal teams. This is a fully in-office position, offering direct engagement with attorneys and legal professionals while contributing meaningfully to complex litigation matters. If you re seeking an opportunity to grow within a respected legal team and bring value through reliability, communication, and strategic thinking, we encourage you to apply.