Medical Malpractice Secretary

Litigation Legal Secretary | Medical Malpractice

A respected law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to provide day-to-day support to attorneys handling medical malpractice matters. The ideal candidate will have several years of litigation support experience and be comfortable managing case files, deadlines, court filings, and trial-related preparation.

This is an opportunity for an organized and dependable legal professional who can work independently, anticipate attorney needs, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Organize and maintain case files throughout the life of each matter.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery preparation and service, including interrogatories and requests for production.
• Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, conferences, and meetings.
• Track important case deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, trial binders, witness coordination, depositions, and hearings.
• Handle electronic filings with state and federal courts.
• Assist with opening and closing matters, conflict checks, engagement documentation, expense reports, attorney time entry, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings, conference calls, and other scheduling needs.
• Provide additional administrative support to attorneys and the broader legal team as needed.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred; medical malpractice experience is a plus.
• Experience with state and federal court procedures and electronic filing.
• Strong proofreading, document formatting, and redlining abilities.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with legal document management systems such as iManage.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and adjust to changing demands.
• Professional, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently.
• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary to meet case deadlines.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position in Fort Lauderdale supporting attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment and providing hands-on support throughout the litigation process.