Legal Administrative Assistant

EMERGE; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AmLaw 100 firm

High-level litigation exposure

Collaborative team

Professional growth

AI tools exposure

Job summary

EMERGE, a premier AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its growing South Florida Litigation Team in Fort Lauderdale. You will handle comprehensive administrative duties for attorneys working on complex business disputes, commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and related transactional matters.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new technologies and software.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and client-service oriented with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal team members.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and settlement agreements.
• Maintain electronic case files and documentation using NetDocuments.
• Manage state and federal court filings and arbitration platform filings.
• Monitor court dockets, deadlines, and case schedules.
• Assist with hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Support document production, discovery, and general case management.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, client communications, and vendor relationships.
• Assist with billing, conflicts checks, matter intake, and other administrative functions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetDocuments

Job description

Our client, an AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its growing South Florida Litigation Team in Fort Lauderdale. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated national corporate dispute resolution practice, supporting attorneys on complex business disputes, commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and related transactional matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused legal environment.

Rewards

• Opportunity to join an established AmLaw 100 law firm.
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-level litigation and corporate dispute matters.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to work alongside experienced attorneys.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and AI-powered tools in the legal industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal team members.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and settlement agreements.
• Maintain electronic case files and documentation using NetDocuments.
• Manage state and federal court filings, as well as filings through arbitration tribunal platforms.
• Monitor court dockets, deadlines, and case schedules.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Support document production, discovery, and general case management.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, client communications, and vendor relationships.
• Assist with billing, collections, conflict checks, matter intake, and other administrative functions.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and business professionals across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Prior experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new technologies and software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional, proactive, and client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Experience with corporate dispute resolution, commercial litigation, or transactional practices is preferred but not required.
• Interest in leveraging technology, including AI-powered tools, to improve efficiency.

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.