Bilingual Legal Admin Assistant - Defense Scheduling

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Fort Lauderdale seeks a bilingual legal administrative assistant with at least two years of defense litigation support experience. You will assist senior secretaries and attorneys, e-file pleadings, and manage multiple calendars with discretion and professionalism.

Candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English, have strong typing (65 wpm) and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and maintain confidentiality while delivering excellent client service

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience as a defense litigation secretary or 2 years as a scheduler/e-filing assistant for a defense law firm.
• Bi‑lingual required (Spanish & English).
• Working knowledge and experience in e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service with discretion and confidentiality.
• Typing speed minimum 65 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• e-File pleadings.
• Heavy scheduling for depositions, hearings, CMEs, meetings, etc.
• Update and maintain databases (email lists, I-Create info, client matter lists).
• Process vendor invoices for payment.
• Enter attorneys’ expenses.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with clients and staff.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish & English

Litigation support

E-filing

Scheduling

Client service

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Fort Lauderdale seeks a bilingual legal administrative assistant with at least two years of defense litigation support experience. You will assist senior secretaries and attorneys, e-file pleadings, and manage multiple calendars with discretion and professionalism.

Candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English, have strong typing (65 wpm) and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and maintain confidentiality while delivering excellent client service