Legal Assistant

Mansfield, Bronstein & Stone, LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield, Bronstein & Stone, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide day-to-day support to attorneys in a full-time, on-site role based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will prepare, format, and organize legal documents, maintain case files, and assist with court filings and transactional documentation.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and research skills, with experience in a law firm or legal department highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Legal Assistants or similar roles.
• Drafting, formatting, and reviewing pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and external stakeholders.
• Scheduling, file organization, data entry, and deadline management in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic filing systems; willingness to learn new tools.
• Previous experience in a law firm or legal department preferred; civil litigation or transactional experience is an advantage.
• Associate’s degree, paralegal certification, or relevant coursework in legal studies preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain case files and calendars.
• Assist with court filings and transactional documentation.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research.
• Track deadlines and coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and document management.

Skills

Legal procedures

Document drafting

Communication skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Time management

Legal software

Education

Associate’s degree

Paralegal certification

Legal studies coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Company Description Mansfield, Bronstein & Stone, LLP is a boutique law firm known for innovative, tailored legal strategies that address each client’s distinct needs. With more than 70 years of combined experience, the partners represent clients in both civil litigation and transactional matters, offering big-firm knowledge with efficient, personalized service. The firm focuses on dedicated advocacy, handling complex cases while maintaining high standards of quality and reasonable fee structures. Mansfield, Bronstein & Stone, LLP has achieved multi-million-dollar verdicts and timely, budget-conscious transactions, earning recognition from legal journalists, peers, and clients. These proven results reflect the firm’s commitment to strategic thinking and treating every matter as a priority. Role Description The Legal Assistant will provide day-to-day support to attorneys in a full-time, on-site role based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Responsibilities include preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents and correspondence; maintaining case files and calendars; and assisting with court filings and transactional documentation. The role involves conducting basic legal and factual research, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel to facilitate efficient case management. The Legal Assistant will also handle general administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and document management, while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with firm procedures. Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law and legal procedures, with practical experience in supporting Legal Assistants or similar roles.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and reviewing pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with attorneys, clients, courts, and external stakeholders.
• Administrative assistance capabilities, including scheduling, file organization, data entry, and managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic filing systems; willingness to learn new tools.
• Previous experience in a law firm or legal department preferred; civil litigation or transactional experience is an advantage.
• Associate’s degree, paralegal certification, or relevant coursework in legal studies preferred, or equivalent professional experience.