Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Law Firm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

No

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing system.
• Compile evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and other events.
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and faxing.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, trials, and closings.
• Manage communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
• Perform research and analysis of legal documents.
• Maintain a calendar and set deadlines.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a legal assistant/secretary in a litigation firm.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, case management software, and other legal software programs.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while meeting tight deadlines.

Salary

**Members Only** offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

## Legal Assistant

**Members Only**, an AV-rated litigation firm, is seeking two full-time, experienced legal assistants/secretaries for its Fort Lauderdale East (1800) office. The successful candidates will work for a total of 4 busy Attorneys (1 Partner and 3 associates), and therefore, Insurance defense experience is preferred.

### Job Responsibilities

* Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
* Organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing system.
* Compile evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
* Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
* Schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and other events.
* Handle administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and faxing.
* Assist with preparation for hearings, trials, and closings.
* Manage communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
* Perform research and analysis of legal documents.
* Maintain a calendar and set deadlines.
* Ensure that all deadlines are met.

### Qualifications

* High school diploma/GED required.
* Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a legal assistant/secretary in a litigation firm.
* Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and documents.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, case management software, and other legal software programs.
* Ability to work independently and efficiently while meeting tight deadlines.

### Salary

**Members Only** offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

## Job Summary

Law firm **Members Only** is seeking two full-time, experienced legal assistants/secretaries for its Fort Lauderdale East (1800) office. The successful candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a litigation firm, and Insurance defense experience is preferred. The candidates must be able to prepare and draft legal documents, organize and maintain documents, handle administrative tasks, and communicate with clients and other legal professionals. The ideal candidates must have excellent organizational and communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, case management software, and other legal software programs. **Members Only** offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

## Job Description

**Members Only** is looking for two experienced legal assistants/secretaries to join its Fort Lauderdale East (1800) office. The successful candidates will work for a total of 4 busy Attorneys (1 Partner and 3 associates), and therefore, must have at least 3 years of experience in a litigation firm. Insurance defense experience is preferred.

The legal assistants/secretaries must be able to handle a wide range of tasks, including preparing and drafting legal documents, organizing and maintaining documents, assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation, managing communication with clients and other legal professionals, and performing research and analysis of legal documents. They must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, case management software, and other legal software programs.

The ideal candidates must have excellent organizational and communication skills, be detail-oriented, work well under pressure, and have a good attendance record.

## Salary

**Members Only** offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. In addition, the company offers top benefits that include 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, life, long and short-term disability as well as long-term care coverage, 401k, and more.