Legal Office Runner

Kelley | Uustal Trial Attorneys; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley | Uustal Trial Attorneys is seeking a hands-on Office Runner in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role supports trials, hearings, and daily office operations, with responsibilities spanning document delivery, courier coordination, and conference room setup.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and able to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This in-office position requires a valid driver’s license and local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional, polished, and welcoming demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and operational support for trials, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings, including setup of materials and supplies.
• Serve as primary support resource for attorneys and staff in client matters and firm operations.
• Deliver legal documents to courthouses, vendors, and business locations.
• Coordinate outgoing mail and courier services, including USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.
• Assist IT with equipment inventory and setup for new hires and office moves.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Office Runner

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (In-Office)

Required Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:30PM

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About Kelley | Uustal

Kelley | Uustal is one of the nation's premier trial law firms, dedicated to fighting for individuals harmed by dangerous products, corporate misconduct, and medical negligence. Through landmark verdicts and precedent-setting cases, our attorneys have helped shape legal standards while dramatically improving the lives of our clients and their families.

At Kelley | Uustal, everything comes back to one core truth:

WE WIN FOR OUR CLIENTS.

Achieving exceptional results requires more than great attorneys—it takes talented professionals across every area of the firm working together to tell compelling stories, elevate our brand, and support our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

If you are creative, curious, and eager to gain hands‑on experience while contributing to meaningful work, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is comfortable shifting priorities throughout the day and stepping in wherever support is needed. The individual should be available to assist with requests, errands, projects, and other needs as they arise. The ideal candidate is professional, resourceful, organized, and willing to tackle tasks both large and small.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and operational support for trials, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings, including the preparation, transport, and setup of materials, equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a primary support resource for attorneys and staff, providing assistance wherever needed to support client matters, case preparation, and firm operations.
• Deliver legal documents to courthouses, vendors, and other business locations as needed.
• Coordinate outgoing mail, courier services, and package shipments through USPS, UPS, FedEx, and other carriers, including drop‑offs when needed.
• Handle time‑sensitive pickups, deliveries, and other logistical requests
• Support the setup, breakdown, and reconfiguration of conference rooms, trial spaces, and other firm meeting areas.
• Manage offsite records storage
• Assist IT with equipment inventory management and ordering.
• Coordinate technology and equipment setup for new hires, including monitors, phones, accessories, and workstation equipment.
• Assist IT with basic technology troubleshooting, equipment deployments, office moves, and workstation reconfigurations.
• Provide hands‑on support for firm events, special projects, and operational initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support attorneys, staff, and the overall operations of the firm.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Reliable personal transportation required.
• Must be comfortable driving locally throughout the workday as needed.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsive.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where priorities may shift throughout the day.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and reposition office equipment, boxes and similar items as required by the position.
• Comfortable with basic technology and willing to learn.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional, polished, and welcoming demeanor.