Legal Assistant

Frederick Fox; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal injury law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support their tobacco litigation department. The role requires 5+ years of experience, a strong ability to manage legal files, and excellent communication skills. This is a 100% on-site position that promotes hands-on mentorship and career growth opportunities. Additionally, the firm values organization, detail orientation, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant/paralegal experience, preferably in litigation.
• Experience in personal injury or high-volume case environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage new legal files accurately.
• Prepare, scan, and maintain pleadings and case documentation.
• Draft and send correspondence on behalf of attorneys.

Skills

Legal assistant/paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

I’ve partnered with a well-established personal injury law firm in Plantation that’s hiring a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support their tobacco litigation department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to continue building their career within a firm that values development, stability, and long-term growth.

Their culture emphasizes hands‑on mentorship, professional development, and internal promotion. This is a 100% on‑site role offering strong collaboration and exposure to the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and manage new legal files with a high level of accuracy and organization
• Prepare, scan, and maintain pleadings, authorizations, and case documentation
• Request, track, and organize medical records, insurance information, and billing statements
• Draft and send correspondence on behalf of attorneys and paralegals
• Maintain detailed and structured client file systems
• Assist with claims reporting, insurance follow‑up, and document retrieval
• Create chronologies from medical records
• Assist with certain filings and ensure proper document handling
• Save pleadings to the appropriate files and maintain organization within the system
• Support the collection of medical bills and liens
• Handle high‑volume scheduling and calendar management for attorneys
• Scan and upload daily mail into the case management system (ATO)
• Provide back‑office administrative and litigation support across teams
• Coordinate with medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant/paralegal experience (litigation experience strongly preferred)
• Experience within personal injury, medical records, or high‑volume case environments is highly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and file management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal team
• Comfortable working within a structured, high‑volume workflow
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required

For immediate consideration, please send an updated copy of your resume to [e-mail]