Bilingual Defense Litigation Secretary - Rideshare Focus

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks a bilingual defense litigation secretary for its Fort Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation secretarial work, with at least 2 years focused on defense litigation, and proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities include e-filing, scheduling, and client interaction, supporting multiple attorneys. The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a high level of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience as a legal secretary.
• At least 2 years in defense litigation.
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Typing speed of 65 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Type, edit, e-file pleadings and compose correspondence, including letters and memoranda.
• Heavy scheduling for depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Update and maintain databases and client matter lists.
• Interact with clients, visitors, and attorneys/staff from other offices.
• Open new files, check conflicts of interest, and maintain files.
• Make appointments and travel arrangements; maintain calendar and deadlines.
• Process vendor invoices and enter attorneys’ expenses.
• Maintain confidentiality of attorney-client relationships.

Skills

Litigation secretary

Bilingual Spanish/English

E-filing (state & federal)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing 65 WPM

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks a bilingual defense litigation secretary for its Fort Lauderdale office. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation secretarial work, with at least 2 years focused on defense litigation, and proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities include e-filing, scheduling, and client interaction, supporting multiple attorneys. The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a high level of confidentiality.