Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Litigation Legal Assistant (Onsite)
Location: Fort Lauderdale FL.
Job Type: Full-Time 100% Onsite
Position Overview
Our client a well-established law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a professional and highly organized Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth handling of litigation matters and daily office operations.
The ideal candidate is proactive detail-oriented and experienced in managing multiple priorities while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare draft and format legal documents including pleadings motions and correspondence
- Manage e-filing in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines
- Maintain and track litigation calendars including hearings depositions and key deadlines
- Provide administrative and case support to attorneys across multiple matters
- Coordinate scheduling of appointments depositions and meetings
- Communicate regularly with clients court personnel and opposing counsel
- Organize maintain and update case files and legal documentation
- Handle general office and administrative duties as needed to support the legal team
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and filing requirements
- Hands-on experience with legal document preparation and drafting
- Experience with calendaring and docket management for court deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong typing organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Medical benefits
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
- 15 days of paid vacation/personal time
- 9 paid holidays
- Additional discretionary time off
- Bonus potential including annual holiday bonus
Work Environment
- 100% onsite role in Fort Lauderdale
- Collaborative team-oriented litigation practice
- Fast-paced environment with opportunity for growth
Apply Today
If you are an experienced litigation legal assistant looking to join a dynamic and professional law firm we encourage you to apply.
You can apply here or email a copy of your resume with a brief email introduction to:
