Legal Assistant

ADDA Talent Solutions; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Competitive compensation package

Great benefits

Job summary

A leading plaintiff law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support an active litigation attorney. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in personal injury or wrongful death cases. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing calendars, and communicating with clients. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and great benefits. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and experience with Filevine is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury, products liability, or wrongful death cases.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a busy calendar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and legal correspondence.
• E-File documents as required.
• Coordinate meetings with opposing counsel and experts.
• Communicate regularly with clients.
• Prepare trial exhibits and support for trial and mediation.
• Prepare Trial exhibits
• Prepare for trial and mediation
• Provide any additional legal support for Attorney and team

Skills

Litigation experience

Positive attitude

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Filevine

Filevine

Job description

A leading plaintiff law firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale is seeking a legal assistant to work out of our new Fort Lauderdale office.

This a fast-paced desk that requires an experienced litigation assistant with a positive attitude who can multi-task and anticipate the needs of an active litigation attorney. All eligible candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, including but not limited to the area’s personal injury, products liability, and/or wrongful death. This position requires a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills.

Job Duties:

• Drafting pleadings and legal correspondence
• E-Filing
• Coordinate meetings with opposing counsel and experts
• Communicating with clients
• Manage busy calendar
• Prepare Trial exhibits
• Prepare for trial and mediation
• Provide any additional legal support for Attorney and team

Eligible candidates must have a positive attitude and possess the ability to manage their time in order to meet sensitive deadlines. The firm will only consider applicants who have prior litigation experience. All applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with Filevine is a plus.

The firm offers a great work environment along with a competitive compensation package, including great benefits. For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.