Legal Assistant

Thrivas Staffing Agency; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Profit sharing potential

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Legal Assistant in Fort Lauderdale to support a small litigation team. The role involves managing scheduling for hearings, mediations, and depositions, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience and knowledge in E-Filing. This is a direct hire position offering a competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience required.
• 1+ year of scheduling litigation deadlines.
• Must know how to E-File.

Responsibilities

• Support a small litigation team in case management.
• Schedule hearings, mediation, and depositions.
• Keep attorneys updated on case changes.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational skills

E-Filing knowledge

Job description

An established law firm is hiring a Legal Assistant in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. This is a permanent position offered as a Direct Hire placement. Compensation is up to $60,000.00

BENEFITS: Full benefits; Medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, free parking, long term life & disability, short term disability, life insurance, profit sharing potential, annual bonus potential, etc. Flexible schedule + work/life balance!

ABOUT THE FIRM: Established insurance defense law firm serving their clients for over 20 years.The law firm is focused on all areas of insurance defense including (but not limited) trucking/automobile liability claims defense, general product liability defense, construction defect claims and liability defense, personal injury and wrongful death litigation defense, Product liability litigation defense, Motor vehicle accident liability claims defense, Commercial liability claims.

About the position: The legal assistant will support a small litigation team (attorneys & paralegals) in day to day case management. Duties will include scheduling; hearings, mediation and depositions. Calendaring deadlines, etc and keeping attorneys up to date on any changes to case. This position requires someone with exceptional communication skills that is naturally organized.

Minimum Requirements
Must know how to E-File
1+ year of scheduling litigation deadlines
2+ years of legal assistant experience