Practice Group Assistant

Lewis Brisbois; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Sick time

Vacation time

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Practice Group Assistant with a minimum of one year legal experience. The role includes assisting with opening matters, calendaring, docketing, conflicts checks, and other administrative duties for Secretaries and Attorneys.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, sick and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Experience handling client intake, closing matters, preparation of trial and deposition notebooks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one (1) year of legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening new matters and calendaring/docketing duties.
• Running conflicts checks.
• Assisting Secretaries and Attorneys with administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal experience

Client intake

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Deadline-driven

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Practice Group Assistant with a minimum of one (1) year legal experience, preferably in a law firm environment. The essential functions of this position include assisting the Secretaries with opening new matters, assisting with calendaring and docketing duties, running conflicts, and other administrative duties as assigned by Secretaries and Attorneys.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications:

• Experience handling client intake, closing matters, preparation of trial and deposition notebooks
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.